Thiebear Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/75357-gregg-fiscal-commission-bill-doesnt-have-the-votes Gregg: Fiscal panel bill lacks the votes By Walter Alarkon - 01/12/10 06:00 AM ET There are not enough votes in the Senate to create a bipartisan commission to cut the federal debt, according to a key lawmaker. Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) told The Hill on Monday that the proposal he’s pushing with Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) doesn’t have the 60 Senate votes necessary to pass. An amendment creating the fiscal commission will get a full Senate vote next week during a debate over a bill raising the debt limit. HealthCare bill at 38% approval: 60 votes = check Cut the federal debt: Sorry not enough votes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Wow! I'm really stunned at this. I think supporters of the panel may work harder to filibuster the debt limit raise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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