Congress curbs enthusiasm for 'Gang of Six' plan

CNN ^ | July 20, 2011 8:46 p.m. EDT | By Ted Barrett and Deirdre Walsh, CNN

[tje]

Washington (CNN) -- The burst of enthusiasm Tuesday for the "Gang of Six" debt reduction plan as a possible way out of the debt ceiling crisis appeared to fade Wednesday as Democratic and Republican lawmakers studied and found fault with the details of the proposal.

Most notably, both sides highlighted well-worn party-line divisions: conservatives complained the plan would raise taxes while liberals warned it would cut entitlement benefits.

It would be irresponsible for us to try to rush through such a complex package without time for meaningful review," said Sen. Jeff Sessions, the top Republican on the Budget Committee who said his staff has already identified "serious flaws" with the proposal

[tje]

CNN?

[Yankee]

Here’s hoping the Gang of Six shrivels up and blows away.

I apologize to everyone here for voting for turncoat slob Saxby Chambliss this last election.

Isakson and Westmoreland better toe the line or I’ll work hard to see them defeated in a primary next time.

[Principled]

Sarah pulled him over the line, gasping.

Saxby is assured a primary in a few years. Folks who have been mugged don’t forget it so easily.

[newzjunkey]

Here’s hoping the Gang of Six shrivels up and blows away.

We can live in hope.