Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN)
Following the failure of the House Speaker John Boehner’s (R-OH) “Plan B,” it’s clear that any plan that passes the House will not be able to pass with only Republican support.
Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) made this clear in a statement that re-iterated that House Progressives have leverage and should use it: “With Republicans in Congress unable to even ask millionaires to pay their fair share, any agreement to meet our year-end deadlines will now need the support of progressives to pass.”
Recall that Congressional Progressive Caucus released a statement earlier this week saying that they will believe that “Social Security to chained CPI is a benefit cut and members of the CPC will not vote for a deal that cuts the benefits that millions of Americans rely on.”
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Norval Thomas says:
With the Speaker’s Plan B rejected (not brought up for a vote) and the President’s offers not accepted, everything is “off the table”, except the President’s original offer, so we star back at square one…no deals !!
Zaid Jilani says:
One good way to ensure a good outcome is to call your Member of Congress. Did you do that yet? The link below would help.
Norval Thomas says:
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