MORE
"At the White House, officials anticipate that neither the Boehner nor Reid plans can get through both houses of Congress, and they are crafting alternatives that could be finalized over the weekend and put to a vote Monday or Tuesday.
"They are trying to develop alternatives combining elements of the Boehner and Reid proposals and another from Sen. Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) so each can claim a measure of victory. The blend could include caps on appropriated spending, a congressional commission to offer further deficit-reduction and a McConnell-style 'disapproval mechanism.'"
Related Topics: Budget
More ways to get The Page
Get The Page delivered to your inbox.
RSS
