Reid unveils $2.7 trillion Deficit Reduction plan. Dares Corporate Lobbyists to vote against it.

[JohnWxy]

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/173337-reid-unveils-27-trillion-plan-and-dares-republicans-to-vote-against-it-

Senate Democratic leaders on Monday unveiled a $2.7 trillion deficit-reduction plan that includes an array of savings Republican leaders have already endorsed, and dared the GOP to vote against it.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who crafted the plan, said he filled it with concessions to Republicans so they would have no justification to reject it.
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“This proposal satisfies Democrats’ core principles by protecting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and providing a long-term extension of the debt ceiling that the markets are looking for,” Reid said.

“The bill also meets Republicans' demands,” he added, noting that it would not raise tax revenues and cuts spending by more than it raises the debt limit.

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Any bets on whether the Corporate Lobbyists will vote for it? I didn't think so. Me neither!

[digitaln3rd]

1. It takes the issue out of play for 2012

So you can bet the Republicans will vote against it.

[DJ13]

2. Maybe we should eliminate Congress and auction voting licenses to lobbyists?

We could probably eliminate the deficit with that, and save billions on retirement and heath care in the process.