GOP wants $106 billion in tax cuts over 5 yrs, and it's "Filibuster-proof"

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

"The "haves" and the "have mores"...some people call you the elite. I call you my base."



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7667085/

A Senate aide said the budget plan calls for additional tax cuts of as much as $106 billion over five years. The Senate aide, who asked not to be identified, also said the budget plan would achieve $35 billion in savings over five years. Details were not available yet on possible spending cuts for a federally backed pension program or cuts to U.S. agriculture subsidies.

Filibuster-proof legislation:

Under arcane congressional rules, budget legislation is filibuster-proof in the Senate, meaning that supporters need only 51 votes to pass related spending and tax measures. Republicans hold 55 seats in the Senate. Two officials said there was concern among House GOP leaders, fearing defections from conservatives who want even deeper deficit reductions. Once passed by both houses, the agreement would automatically trigger a requirement for Congress to begin work on legislation implementing savings from benefit programs as well as cuts in taxes.

Senate Republicans favor including a provision opening a portion of the wildlife refuge in Alaska to drilling. House GOP leaders favor drilling, and have incorporated it into separate energy legislation. Options for tax cuts include extension of a federal tax deduction for state sales taxes paid, as well as lessening the impact of the alternative minimum tax on upper middle income taxpayers. Some Republicans also want to cut taxes on capital gains or dividend taxes.

[AuntiBush]

1. Seen what Rethugs are doing in House on C-Span this morn

We're lost... if our Democrat leaders don't do something ASAP we are ca-put. In no way do I believe it's half of Americans behind this hideous, intolerable, sick, unbalanced corporate rich leaned powers. Derailing America, our history, dividing our people, taking everything away from the elderly to the very poorest and yes, even the middle class Americans.

What won't American's wake-up? Because Repuks OWN the news.

[Tux]

2. Never wake up

Americans are happy with outsourcing since godless unions caused it, they're happy with SUVs, and they're happy since Jesus may return soon.

[AuntiBush]

3. SUV'S are all over the place in my state FOR SALE

Lawns, Drive-ways, piled high on used car lots.

That Jesus-thing... boy, talk about using his name in vain. They, not us, they have blasphemy on their hands and souls.

So... now what? Agree w/your post. But, now what?

[Tux]

4. Try to explain that

Bush only cares for corporations and Christians that can donate money to the maxium of allowed amount. He doesn't care about anyone else.

[AuntiBush]

5. Picture of Bush w/Have-Mores should be placed out here each day

Honestly... as a constant reminder.

[gizmo1979]

6. It'll all be over soon.

The repugs continue to ignore the polls and run the country likwe they own it but slowly but surely the people are waking up.Their rein will soon end and then it's payback,with spades!

[Roland99]

7. Sure, let's cut revenue to lower the deficit

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