‘Following … The Law And Governing’
Republicans Pass ‘Boldly Conservative and Balanced Budgets’
‘Scoring A Win For The New GOP’
Politico: “Senate Republicans corralled enough votes from fiscal conservatives and defense hawks to pass their budget on Friday, scoring a win for the new GOP.” (“Senate Passes Budget As Negotiations With House Loom Ahead,” Politico, 3/27/15)
Huffington Post: “final passage of the budget gave a boost to Republicans looking to successfully unite behind the first spending plan of their new Senate majority.” (“Senate Passes GOP Budget After Late-Night Debate,” Huffington Post, 3/27/15)
Associated Press: “But this week, the party celebrated important successes.” (“After A Few Stumbles, GOP Lawmakers Regain Footing On Budget,” Associated Press, 3/28/15)
Politico: “Republicans have much to celebrate this week.” (“Senate Passes Budget As Negotiations With House Loom Ahead,” Politico, 3/27/15)
Real Clear Politics: “It’s a win for the GOP leadership in both chambers of Congress” (“Senate GOP Passes Budget After Marathon Vote Session,” Real Clear Politics, 3/27/15)
Politico: “The overall budget, written by Enzi in his first budget as chairman, slashes $5.1 trillion in spending over 10 years — achieving the GOP’s goal of balancing the budget within a decade.” (“Senate Passes Budget As Negotiations With House Loom Ahead,” Politico, 3/27/15)
CNN: “The GOP budget balances in 10 years, cuts trillions in spending…and eliminates Obamacare.” (“Senate Passes Budget Plan After Long Vote-A-Rama,” CNN, 3/27/15)
Associated Press: “Republicans in both the House and the Senate came together to pass boldly conservative and balanced budgets.” (“After A Few Stumbles, GOP Lawmakers Regain Footing On Budget,” Associated Press, 3/28/15)
Townhall: “And unlike Senate Democrats, at least Senate Republicans are following the letter of the law and governing.” (“Senate Passes Budget On Straight Party-line Vote, Cruz And Paul Vote 'No',” Townhall, 3/27/15)
CNN: “Perhaps most importantly for Republicans, passing a budget would allow them to use a special Senate rule known as reconciliation. With it, they can repeal Obamacare -- as many Republicans have vowed to do -- without the threat of a Democratic filibuster. While the President has said he would veto the repeal, passing it through both chambers would be a key accomplishment for the GOP.” (“Senate Passes Budget Plan After Long Vote-A-Rama,” CNN, 3/27/15)
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