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Related: About this forumSchumer says Dems want to undo sequester w/ mix of mandatory cuts, SOME ENTITLEMENT, and revenue
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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57607281/sen-schumer-optimistic-that-senate-negotiators-can-end-the-government-shutdown/
At the 1:50 mark...how to undo the sequester
"Democrats want to do it with a mix of mandatory cuts, some entitlement, and revenue."
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Schumer says Dems want to undo sequester w/ mix of mandatory cuts, SOME ENTITLEMENT, and revenue (Original Post)
antigop
Oct 2013
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texanwitch
(18,705 posts)1. Some entitilements and mandatory cuts and revenue.
I hope this doesn't smell as much as it reads.
antigop
(12,778 posts)2. Here's how TPM reported it....
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/schumer-we-re-not-that-far-apart-on-debt-deal
Schumer identified two primary sticking points between Reid and McConnell. The first is a long-standing one: What would replace sequestration's automatic spending cuts. Republicans want cuts to entitlement programs, Schumer said. Democrats want a mix of spending cuts, including some to entitlement programs, and new revenue. The other issue is how long to raise the debt ceiling, Schumer said, with Democrats seeking a longer extension and Republicans a shorter one.
texanwitch
(18,705 posts)4. How much to the Democrats give away to make the republicans save face.
I don't like the entitilements part my self.
OhioChick
(23,218 posts)3. Yep, heard it with my own ears n/t
demwing
(16,916 posts)5. As long as the entitlement cuts aren't benefit cuts
then no worries. I applaud our government if it can spend its Medicare dollars more efficiently.
enlightenment
(8,830 posts)6. Yes - perhaps they will allow
Medicare to negotiate drug prices, for instance.
pansypoo53219
(20,977 posts)7. they need to be pushing a RAISING OR KILLING THE FICA CAP!!!!
FUCKING INDEX THE FEDERAL GOVT!!!