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GOP Balks at Stimulus Plan

Republicans, Democrats trade charges of under-the-table partisanship

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 23, 2009 2:38 AM CST
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(Newser) – The $825 billion stimulus plan before Congress has hit a wall of Republican objections despite the president's call for bipartisan unity, reports the Washington Post. GOP lawmakers charge that Democrats have shut them out of the decision-making process and that the plan pours cash into Democratic agenda items like arts funding, but will do little to boost the economy.

Some believe in Barack Obama's commitment to bipartisanship, but doubt his ability to control congressional Democrats, say GOP lawmakers. Democrats counter that the GOP is being unrealistic. "Yes, we wrote the bill. Yes, we won the election," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The GOP's thinned ranks in Congress mean the package will likely pass despite opposition, but with votes split firmly along party lines.

House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, left, and House Republican Whip Eric Cantor of Va. listen during a news conference on Capitol Hill earlier this week.
House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, left, and House Republican Whip Eric Cantor of Va. listen during a news conference on Capitol Hill earlier this week.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner complains that the stimulus plan lacks adequate fast-acting tax relief.
House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner complains that the stimulus plan lacks adequate "fast-acting tax relief."   (AP Photo/Face the Nation, Karin Cooper)
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Yes, we wrote the bill. Yes, we won the election. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

The Republican concerns about what's moving in the House are growing by the day. - Sen. John Thune (R-SD)

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Guest
Jan 24, 2009 7:24 PM CST
We don't, we just hate Democrats that hate America.
Doctor-Zaius
Jan 23, 2009 8:41 PM CST
The economists I have read say the danger is if we don't spend big we could end up in a depression. Some have even said it's not big enough to do the job. It's only the obstructionist Republicans who think it's a bad idea and my hunch is it's because if it works they will be in the wilderness for a long, long time.
luvboxer
Jan 23, 2009 6:33 AM CST
Whiny Republicans! They did the same thing to the Dems when they where in charge. Now the shoe is on the other foot and they don't like it. They will buck the party all the way they don't give a d...about the country.

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