Posts Tagged ‘budget compromise’

“Reluctant George” Allen

Apr 12, 2011 Comments Off

After dodging the answer for four days, George Allen has taken a “reluctant” stand and says he would reluctantly vote yes on the $38 billion compromise that cuts 1% of the budget. Reluctant yes votes are the story of George Allen’s Senate career. He reluctantly voted yes to add $3 trillion to the debt, he reluctantly [...]

Radtke Clear on Budget Compromise Position; Waiting on Allen

Apr 11, 2011 No Comments

On Friday night, the president and the leadership of the Senate and the House reached a deal on the 2011 budget. Jamie Radtke has stated clearly, for the record, that she would have voted against the $38 billion compromise because it is inadequate, saying, “If the Washington establishment can’t agree to cut more than 1% of the [...]