Joe was in Pa earlier today

[Jennicut]

VP Biden says stimulus can't wait for GOP support

By MARC LEVY – 1 hour ago

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the nearly $800 billion economic stimulus bill pending in Congress is too urgently needed to wait until it receives substantial Republican support.

Biden, a Democrat, was in Pennsylvania to drum up support for the legislation, just as negotiators for Congress and the White House reached agreement on a bill.

"We cannot and will not wait around to deal with the most urgent needs the economy has," Biden told reporters.

Before Wednesday's agreement, differing bills passed the Democratic-controlled House and Senate with just a few Republican votes.

The agreement announced by congressional leaders is for a $789 billion measure designed to create millions of jobs and benefits for recession victims and help states avoid the prospect of making deep budget cuts.

Biden said he expects the final legislation will attract votes from Republicans who did not support it in earlier forms.

Still, he dismissed questions about a lack of bipartisan support.

"I don't think any of those people getting those jobs are going to care" who voted for it, Biden said.

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[PatSeg]

1. Good grief

He's everywhere!!!

[Jennicut]

2. He's going to the Special Olympics tomorrow in Boise.

Poor thing must have major jet lag but flying on Air Force Two must be nice.

[jillan]

6. I could just kiss him for doing this.

[Jennicut]

3. Found a video of Joe and Ed Rendell

The stimulus bill will help pay for a bridge with the lowest safety rating in the state of PA. Good news!
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=4226712&cl=11996127&src=news

[jillan]

4. I was so frustrated yesterday cuz

I had the news on and Biden and Gibbs (press sec'y) both started their events at the same time.

I, of course, wanted to watch Biden (I find Gibbs really boring) so I was flipping thru the channels hoping someone would cover our VP. But no. And to make matters worse, the bipartisan committee came to an agreement on the stimulus bill - and that knocked Gibbs off of the news. I knew at that moment, no way was anyone going to cover the cupcake.

New Rule:
When Biden is at a public event, all other events must wait until he's done.
Do you think I can get that signed into law? :P

[Jennicut]

5. LOL, yeah. I watched it on CNN live on the internet. That is the way to catch

I watch a lot of news what with having a 3 and 4 year old. Never know when they might need me! Plus, other news is covered that is not covered live on tv.