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BumRushDaShow

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9. The OP article suggests it would probably not succeed HOWEVER
Tue May 2, 2023, 04:55 PM
May 2023

You do have a group that calls themselves the "Problem Solvers Caucus" that is basically a bipartisan "centrist" group that comes together for certain legislation. They were involved in some of the crafting of what passed for the Inflation Reduction Act.

They apparently have something put together for the debt ceiling -




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Thank you to @RepEdCase, @RepDonBacon, @RepScottPeters, and @CongressmanKean for your leadership and dedicated efforts in creating this bipartisan framework.
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Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Framework
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus has announced its endorsement of a bipartisan debt ceiling framework comprised of steps to avoid defaulting on the national debt and advancing a...
4:45 PM · Apr 21, 2023


Link to their press release - https://problemsolverscaucus.house.gov/media/press-releases/problem-solvers-caucus-endorses-bipartisan-debt-ceiling-framework

Their draft framework - https://problemsolverscaucus.house.gov/sites/problemsolverscaucus.house.gov/files/documents/PSC%20Debt%20Ceiling%20Framework.pdf



This is where 5 Republicans could come from.

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My understanding is a discharge petition can take months Fiendish Thingy May 2023 #1
They want to attach it that existing January bill that is already in other Committees BumRushDaShow May 2023 #2
"allows Democrats to argue that they are taking action to address the looming crisis" lollygag May 2023 #3
Crisis created by a law that has no purpose, in conflict with the constitution and an annual Alexander Of Assyria May 2023 #7
Therefore...? ShazzieB May 2023 #14
This makes me smile LetMyPeopleVote May 2023 #4
nice warning shot across the bow... bringthePaine May 2023 #5
The shot is the one America keeps shooting itself in the foot with...and doesn't seem to mind. Alexander Of Assyria May 2023 #8
Do you think the House Democrats should not even bother with this? ShazzieB May 2023 #12
..However, all 213 Democrats would need to sign the petition, along with five Republicans to get the riversedge May 2023 #6
The OP article suggests it would probably not succeed HOWEVER BumRushDaShow May 2023 #9
Thanks for keeping up with this, it's the most important news for this country. Rhiannon12866 May 2023 #10
At least this go-around BumRushDaShow May 2023 #11
Thanks! Kudos to Karine! Though I'd be willing to bet that her remarks won't be shown on Fox "News!" Rhiannon12866 May 2023 #13
LOL BumRushDaShow May 2023 #15
Good job! ShazzieB May 2023 #16
And she didn't have to shout or yell BumRushDaShow May 2023 #17
A bill with the "secret capacity to save the country from default." LetMyPeopleVote May 2023 #18
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