Kyl says "I'm off the committee" if panel pushes more defense cuts.
Adds if committee fails, triggering defense reductions, AZ Sen. will "see to it" they never happen.
12 lawmakers set rules and procedures for committee proceedings.
Dem. Sen. Murray says committee should "put politics aside and solve a problem plaguing our country."
Chairs Hensarling and Murray say committee can vote to close meetings to the public.
He and Camp insist tax reform key part of solution.
Toomey argues committee "need[s] to address the big entitlement programs.
Politico reports DoD to push Congress to block defense cuts if committee fails.
Rules:
Committee must publish agenda two days ahead of meetings.
Members required to post recommendations one day before sessions.
Both agendas and recommendations to be made available on committee website along with transcripts and video.
AND: Next meeting set for Tuesday








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