Sen. Bob Corker says 'grotesque' spending bill is worst he's seen since he has been in Congress

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WASHINGTON – In a blistering speech, Sen. Bob Corker blasted the massive $1.3 trillion spending bill before Congress and called it one of the most “grotesque” pieces of legislation he can remember during his two terms in the Senate.

Corker, a Tennessee Republican who has argued for fiscal responsibility in Washington, said he would not support the spending bill because it would set the stage for $2 trillion in deficits over the next 10 years and does not offset spending increases with cuts.

“This is a grotesque piece of legislation,” Corker said from the Senate floor.

Corker, who is retiring from the Senate at the end of the year, said he had hoped when he first came to Washington that lawmakers would “rise to the occasion” and deal with fiscal issues that are going to haunt future generations. But as he prepares to leave Congress after two terms, he said he is resigned to the fact that that is not going to happen.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2018/03/22/sen-bob-corker-says-grotesque-spending-bill-worst-hes-seen-since-he-has-been-congress/450250002/

[Tatiana]

1. Oh we've done this song and dance before with Corker. He talks a good game.

But at the end of the day, he falls in line.

Let's see if he actually exhibits some independence this time.

[Squinch]

2. I didn't hear anything from him on the tax bill that blew up the deficit, did I?

[spanone]

6. exactly...that's because he was going to personally benefit from it

[JDC]

3. Last time he took a "long walk" and then voted Yes

This time maybe he'll go on a bike ride first, then switch to a yes.

[Thrill]

5. But the trillion dollar tax cut for the rich was fine

He could stomach that

[CentralMass]

7. Hey Bob, STFU.