Democratic lawmakers are warning President Biden against negotiating with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy regarding the ongoing debt limit crisis.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, joined by fellow Republican lawmakers, holds a press conference at the U.S. Capitol.
Until yesterday, talks have resulted in little movement, with Democrats maintaining their position and Republicans demanding spending cuts drawn out in their Limit, Save, Grow Act be paired with"Kevin McCarthy has two main requests: Attack ordinary, working families across America by cutting the foundations for health care, housing, education and good-paying jobs, and unleash fossil fuels on America. And both of those are absolutely unacceptable," said Democratic Oregon Sen.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in the Oval Office of the White House. Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine took particular issue with suggestions to roll back spending based in Biden's signature"If it’s about rolling back the IRA, I’m going to fight against that for sure because the energy community tax credits, they really help Virginia, including some of the parts of Virginia that need the most economic help. There are a number of things I’m hearing about that would cause me concerns," said Kaine.
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