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While aides said no final decision had been made, they acknowledged that -- barring an unforeseen development -- an announcement of an end to negotiations is the most likely scenario.
A late Monday deadline looms for some kind of plan to move forward, with a vote required by Wednesday
Toomey's plan would lower overall tax rates while limiting tax breaks in a way that would raise $250 billion. Republicans estimate that the reform would lead to economic growth generating another $110 billion. A change in how tax brackets are adjusted for inflation would raise another $40 billion.
Originally posted by Corruptedstructure
This "super congress" was a bogus move to begin with. It's a failure.
It should be abolished!
ARTICLE 2, SECTION 3.
... he may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in case of disagreement between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper; ...
Originally posted by Ahabstar
I see it as a teenager mentality from both Congress and the Super Congress.
First and foremost, if they solved all the problems they would no longer be needed as much and would be forced to *gasp* get a real job.
Second, if we go with the other sides solution and it works, then me and my side will lose.
Third, how can we have more money thrown at the problem (as well as to our pockets) if we fix the problem.
What really needs to be done is have a President that has read the Constitution and isn't afraid to bust a few skulls while working for the people for a change versus working for campaign contributers:
ARTICLE 2, SECTION 3.
... he may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in case of disagreement between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper; ...