Boehner Faults Financial Crisis Hearings
But Democrats said theyve just started their hearings and Fannie and Freddie might be part of them.
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But Democrats said theyve just started their hearings and Fannie and Freddie might be part of them.
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This is not about the politics, she said. I may lose this race because of this vote.
Im studying the bill right now, but the fact is it doesnt eliminate the overriding attitude that we all have, that we must act, that we must intervene, she said at a news conference Thursday
“I may get to the point where I can see myself voting for it,” he said. When pressed, he clarified: “Yes, if necessary.” Rep.
But even without the sweeteners, the bailout proposal which will allow the government to buy troubled assets from financial institutions struggling with a record number of home foreclosures has
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she intended to move forward without delay but made clear she would not bring the bill to the floor unless she has the votes.
Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) said on the floor.
I dont think the leaders have any credibility right now with the rank and file, so theyre not going to be able to deliver, Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.) said Wednesday on MSNBC.
I believe we had an obligation to go forward and try to show the votes are here and hopefully the votes will be there in the House, said Sen.
Hoyer said he is personally disappointed that the Senate added tax extenders to the bill without offsets.
We agree that now is not the time for partisanship, Reid said. I say to my friends in the House of Representatives, weve got to get this done.
If they make both of those changes, Id be inclined to vote for the bill, assuming there have not been any bad things added to it, he said.
I have already spoken with administration officials, as well as Congressional Republican and Democratic leaders about what needs to be done moving forward, and I will continue those conversations
. I think the House is dealing with it in the best way that they can, he said.
Theres not an intention to do that, Hoyer said, urging the Senate to pass the House bill.
Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) requested that the House adjourn without taking up the bailout package so we dont do this terrible thing to America. Gohmert temporarily delayed debate by seeking a 15-
I appreciate the leadership shown by Members on both sides of the aisle, who came together to write a very good bill, Bush said in a statement.
Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) said last week that Bushs clout has dissipated dramatically as evidenced by his colleagues refusal to back the $700 billion Wall Street bailout without conditions.
If it were possible to let every irresponsible firm on Wall Street fail without affecting you and your family, I would do it, Bush said. But that is not possible.