A Rocky Start to the New Era of Bipartisanship, Part II
The story is a bit surreal, but goes something like this: 1) Republicans claim to hate government spending. 2) President Obama withholds some funding
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The story is a bit surreal, but goes something like this:
- Republicans claimto hate government spending.
- President Obama withholdssome funding original earmarked for defense projects in Alabama.
- In protest, Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) putsa “blanket hold” on all Obama nominees, demanding more money for his state.
- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) declinesto comment.
Proving that it’s tough to be a fiscal conservative andsincere.