Reid comes up with a compromise bill to keep the government running for 30 days. A bill that actually follows the guidelines of the GOP (spending less than Obama's budget).
What does the GOP say? Nope!
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/02/22/948442/-House-GOP-refuses-Reid-proposal-to-keep-government-open-during-negotiationsCantor's complaint is that Reid's proposal wouldn't result in immediate cuts. True, but in freezing spending, it does represent a cut from President Obama's budget request, which is the same baseline Republicans use when they claim $100 billion in cuts. But the more important point is that the whole idea of Reid's proposal is to give the House and Senate time to negotiate a final spending bill without shutting down the government.
In rejecting Reid's offer, Cantor is saying Republicans won't sit down at the table with Democrats unless Democrats cave before negotiations begin. That's an absurd position to take. And if Republicans don't show some flexibility—and show it fast—come March 4 they will be responsible for shutting down the federal government.
Same-ol', Same-ol' "Just pass it" bullshit.
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