Defying a veto threat, the Republican-controlled House voted Tuesday night to slice federal spending by $6 trillion and require a constitutional balanced budget amendment to be sent to the states in exchange for averting a threatened Aug. 2 government default.
The 234-190 vote marked the power of deeply conservative first-term Republicans, and it stood in contrast to calls at the White House and in the Senate for a late stab at bipartisanship to solve the nation's looming debt crisis.
"The good news is that today, a group of senators, the gang of six, Democrats and Republicans... put forward a proposal that is broadly consistent with the approach that I've urged," Obama told reporters at the White House.
He said that under that new approach "we've got to be serious about reducing discretionary spending, both in domestic spending and defense, we've got to be serious about tackling health care spending, and entitlements in a serious way, and we've got to have some additional revenue.
"So that we have an approach in which there is shared sacrifice and everybody is giving up something."
"While the budget agreement was not the most ideal to anyone, it was time to compromise, end the shutdown and put Minnesota back to work," Republican Deputy Majority Leader Geoff Michel said afterward in a statement.
The governor and legislative leaders had announced a tentative deal on Thursday, then worked out the details of what was estimated by nonpartisan staff at about $34.3 billion of spending for the fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
All three have said they were unhappy with the plan but believed they must support the compromise. It stripped out tax increases Dayton had sought as well as some social policy changes Republicans wanted. It also had higher spending levels than Republicans were seeking.
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btw, are Republicans stupid or somethin'? You need 2/3 majority to pass a constitutional amendment, so this bill they "passed" really didn't pass shit.
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btw, are Republicans stupid or somethin'? You need 2/3 majority to pass a constitutional amendment, so this bill they "passed" really didn't pass shit.
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btw, are Republicans stupid or somethin'? You need 2/3 majority to pass a constitutional amendment, so this bill they "passed" really didn't pass shit.
It is all about them going back to their districts and being able to say they stood up for America against Barak HoosanLeninStalinHilterMaoPolPot Obama's socialistcommunistfascist tyranny. Their fearful pig ignorant constituants will eat that shit up with a spoon. I full expect to get a missive from my useless congress critter about this very issue.
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Morning
Okay has anyone seen a new politcal ad for calling congress that refered to hearing Obama speak he was basically well spoken but they now regret their vote? I caught a glimpse last night, thought it was on CBS during NCIS I wasn't really paying attention, I was talking to a neighbor
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Greetings, comrades.
Do we still have the bank of fainting couches set up with the coffee IV racks?
Clorpenaramine Maleate...there is a reason the dose is only 1 pill.
:Thud: <-- again.
Quote by Raine:Was it the one w/ a woman putting her daughter to bed?Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Okay has anyone seen a new politcal ad for calling congress that refered to hearing Obama speak he was basically well spoken but they now regret their vote? I caught a glimpse last night, thought it was on CBS during NCIS I wasn't really paying attention, I was talking to a neighbor
I really have to start writing down the names of these groups.
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Was it the one w/ a woman putting her daughter to bed?Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Okay has anyone seen a new politcal ad for calling congress that refered to hearing Obama speak he was basically well spoken but they now regret their vote? I caught a glimpse last night, thought it was on CBS during NCIS I wasn't really paying attention, I was talking to a neighbor
I really have to start writing down the names of these groups.
I think so, I saw someone get out or going to bed out of the corner of my eye.
From: Z112 West, Allen
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 04:48 PM
To: Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Cc: McCarthy, Kevin; Blyth, Jonathan; Pelosi, Nancy; Cantor, Eric
Subject: Unprofessional and Inappropriate Sophomoric Behavior from Wasserman-Schultz
Look, Debbie, I understand that after I departed the House floor you directed your floor speech comments directly towards me. Let me make myself perfectly clear, you want a personal fight, I am happy to oblige. You are the most vile, unprofessional ,and despicable member of the US House of Representatives. If you have something to say to me, stop being a coward and say it to my face, otherwise, shut the heck up. Focus on your own congressional district!
I am bringing your actions today to our Majority Leader and Majority Whip and from this time forward, understand that I shall defend myself forthright against your heinous characterless behavior……which dates back to the disgusting protest you ordered at my campaign hqs, October 2010 in Deerfield Beach.
You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore, shall not be afforded due respect from me!
Steadfast and Loyal
Congressman Allen B West (R-FL)
Quote by Raine:yeah -- that one is particularly awful. It's the one where it says we need to stop obama's blank check.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Was it the one w/ a woman putting her daughter to bed?Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Okay has anyone seen a new politcal ad for calling congress that refered to hearing Obama speak he was basically well spoken but they now regret their vote? I caught a glimpse last night, thought it was on CBS during NCIS I wasn't really paying attention, I was talking to a neighbor
I really have to start writing down the names of these groups.
I think so, I saw someone get out or going to bed out of the corner of my eye.
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Allen West is the worst bagger of the Day, even worse than Eric Cantor:From: Z112 West, Allen
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 04:48 PM
To: Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Cc: McCarthy, Kevin; Blyth, Jonathan; Pelosi, Nancy; Cantor, Eric
Subject: Unprofessional and Inappropriate Sophomoric Behavior from Wasserman-Schultz
Look, Debbie, I understand that after I departed the House floor you directed your floor speech comments directly towards me. Let me make myself perfectly clear, you want a personal fight, I am happy to oblige. You are the most vile, unprofessional ,and despicable member of the US House of Representatives. If you have something to say to me, stop being a coward and say it to my face, otherwise, shut the heck up. Focus on your own congressional district!
I am bringing your actions today to our Majority Leader and Majority Whip and from this time forward, understand that I shall defend myself forthright against your heinous characterless behavior……which dates back to the disgusting protest you ordered at my campaign hqs, October 2010 in Deerfield Beach.
You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore, shall not be afforded due respect from me!
Steadfast and Loyal
Congressman Allen B West (R-FL)
Quote by Raine:
Allen West is the worst bagger of the Day, even worse than Eric Cantor:From: Z112 West, Allen
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 04:48 PM
To: Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Cc: McCarthy, Kevin; Blyth, Jonathan; Pelosi, Nancy; Cantor, Eric
Subject: Unprofessional and Inappropriate Sophomoric Behavior from Wasserman-Schultz
Look, Debbie, I understand that after I departed the House floor you directed your floor speech comments directly towards me. Let me make myself perfectly clear, you want a personal fight, I am happy to oblige. You are the most vile, unprofessional ,and despicable member of the US House of Representatives. If you have something to say to me, stop being a coward and say it to my face, otherwise, shut the heck up. Focus on your own congressional district!
I am bringing your actions today to our Majority Leader and Majority Whip and from this time forward, understand that I shall defend myself forthright against your heinous characterless behavior……which dates back to the disgusting protest you ordered at my campaign hqs, October 2010 in Deerfield Beach.
You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore, shall not be afforded due respect from me!
Steadfast and Loyal
Congressman Allen B West (R-FL)
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Allen West is the worst bagger of the Day, even worse than Eric Cantor:From: Z112 West, Allen
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 04:48 PM
To: Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Cc: McCarthy, Kevin; Blyth, Jonathan; Pelosi, Nancy; Cantor, Eric
Subject: Unprofessional and Inappropriate Sophomoric Behavior from Wasserman-Schultz
Look, Debbie, I understand that after I departed the House floor you directed your floor speech comments directly towards me. Let me make myself perfectly clear, you want a personal fight, I am happy to oblige. You are the most vile, unprofessional ,and despicable member of the US House of Representatives. If you have something to say to me, stop being a coward and say it to my face, otherwise, shut the heck up. Focus on your own congressional district!
I am bringing your actions today to our Majority Leader and Majority Whip and from this time forward, understand that I shall defend myself forthright against your heinous characterless behavior……which dates back to the disgusting protest you ordered at my campaign hqs, October 2010 in Deerfield Beach.
You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore, shall not be afforded due respect from me!
Steadfast and Loyal
Congressman Allen B West (R-FL)
Alan West is a massive tool. He always has been. he is the go-to GOPer for "The Teaparty isn't racist, Alan West is one of us!" comments.
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O'keefe Strikes again.
Yet people take this asshat seriously.
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This guy must have been listening to the guy who sat in for Bill Press this morning - the callers were calling the Pres the "Betrayer" and that Dante 9th CIrcle of Hell was reserved for people like Judas.
This is getting out of hand
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How great would it be for Michael Moore to Punk O'keefe ala TV Nation or The Awful truth?
Quote by Raine:That what I am trying to understand at this point. Seriously? the IRA???? that is SOOO 80's.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
O'keefe Strikes again.
Yet people take this asshat seriously.
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:That what I am trying to understand at this point. Seriously? the IRA???? that is SOOO 80's.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
O'keefe Strikes again.
Yet people take this asshat seriously.
Why don't the managers of these organizations send out a memo that says if an outlandisly dressed clown shows with an amazingly bullshit story tell them to fuck off O'Keefe lackey! Then have a outsized, glowering security guard throw them out?
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Say Raine, has that garden of yours gained sentience yet? I have "Cukezilla" about to take over the rest of my plants up here.
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The IRA is wearing kilts these days? Wow. They must be going through some sort of Madonna 80's craze? Weird....
Quote by Raine:My cukes and tomatoes are creating a new plant species.Quote by TriSec:
Say Raine, has that garden of yours gained sentience yet? I have "Cukezilla" about to take over the rest of my plants up here.
It's scary, to be honest. I have 15 pounds of Tomatoes in the freezer --- once I get to 25 pounds, we get to canning *gravy*
I'm still trying to figure out which pickles to make from the 20+ cukes I have waiting.
News Corp. isn't a news company, but a global media empire that employs its newspapers (and Fox News) as a lobbying arm.
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Actaully, I would agree with Jay Rosen from NYU:FOR this and this alone, yes, I would agree that if prosecuted, They should be labeled as such. They are not news. They are a lobbying arm of the company -- and the GOP uses them as much.News Corp. isn't a news company, but a global media empire that employs its newspapers (and Fox News) as a lobbying arm.