[xrp]

House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., told reporters last week that the president wants the Republican-led Congress to preserve his tax cuts without cutting spending or increasing taxes to cover the cost.

Ah yes, Republicans, truly the party of smaller government. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

[RockinRight]

Oh, to get back the momentum and dedication of the conservatives in Congress of the mid-90s...

[Moonman62]

without cutting spending ...

Of course tax cuts are repeatedly referred to as costs in the article.

[speekinout]

Check history. Lower taxes always mean more revenues to the gov't.