Schumer says Dems want to undo sequester w/ mix of mandatory cuts, SOME ENTITLEMENT, and revenue

[antigop]

Face the Nation

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57607281/sen-schumer-optimistic-that-senate-negotiators-can-end-the-government-shutdown/

At the 1:50 mark...how to undo the sequester

"Democrats want to do it with a mix of mandatory cuts, some entitlement, and revenue."

[texanwitch]

1. Some entitilements and mandatory cuts and revenue.

I hope this doesn't smell as much as it reads.

[antigop]

2. Here's how TPM reported it....

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/schumer-we-re-not-that-far-apart-on-debt-deal

Schumer identified two primary sticking points between Reid and McConnell. The first is a long-standing one: What would replace sequestration's automatic spending cuts. Republicans want cuts to entitlement programs, Schumer said. Democrats want a mix of spending cuts, including some to entitlement programs, and new revenue. The other issue is how long to raise the debt ceiling, Schumer said, with Democrats seeking a longer extension and Republicans a shorter one.

[texanwitch]

4. How much to the Democrats give away to make the republicans save face.

I don't like the entitilements part my self.

[OhioChick]

3. Yep, heard it with my own ears n/t

[demwing]

5. As long as the entitlement cuts aren't benefit cuts

then no worries. I applaud our government if it can spend its Medicare dollars more efficiently.

[enlightenment]

6. Yes - perhaps they will allow

Medicare to negotiate drug prices, for instance.

[pansypoo53219]

7. they need to be pushing a RAISING OR KILLING THE FICA CAP!!!!

FUCKING INDEX THE FEDERAL GOVT!!!