WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats and President Barack Obama on Wednesday plotted their legislative priorities for the months leading up to November's elections, showcasing an extension of middle-class tax cuts as well as with measures to keep government agencies functioning beyond SeptFull story
The President's proposal for jobs and cutting the deficit is not unreasonable, says Sen. Richard Durbin, (D-IL), who adds that the bill will put the nation in the right direction. "We want to create jobs and we want to do it in a way that is consistent...
Can a bipartisan debt agreement be reached by the deadline? Sen. Richard Durbin, (D-IL) says the White House is working on a "Plan B".
Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin listens during a news conference about a compromise deal on the payroll tax cut, Thursday, Feb., 16, 2012, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
