Unfortunately, eight Republicans voted in favor of the bill (see who the eight are here); without their support, the bill wouldn't have received the 60 votes necessary to pass. In addition to billions for earmarks, this latest money grab represents an 8.7% increase in discretionary spending over last year - at a time of no inflation.
The spending spree continues, and while most Republicans are doing good work in opposing it, this bill and the "stimulus" plan wouldn't have passed with some Republican support.
Being a Democrat-lite won't help the Republican party regain political support.
The spending spree continues, and while most Republicans are doing good work in opposing it, this bill and the "stimulus" plan wouldn't have passed with some Republican support.
Being a Democrat-lite won't help the Republican party regain political support.
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