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GOP Support for Senate Stimulus Bill Eroding?
The U.S. Senate begins debate this week on its version of the stimulus bill and Republicans see little support from their side.

Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ), the chief Republican vote counter, says Republicans have not started to count their votes, but he says he sees support eroding for the nearly $900-billion measure. He says it has too much wasteful spending and maybe it's best to just start from scratch.

The chief Democratic vote counter, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, says Democrats have asked Republicans for their ideas and are open to possible changes. He says there are many provisions in the bill that can be tweaked or omitted, but he reminds Republicans that the stimulus is not just a short-term fix, but rather one that will pay back for years to come. He points to money in the provision that is earmarked for the greening of school as well as road and infrastructure work.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) says President Obama must be embarrassed because he wanted bipartisan support in the House and the stimulus plan there passed without any Republican votes. Durbin says Obama did all he could to reach over party lines.

He says there is a lot of unease even among Senate Democrats about the bill and that sets up a situation where changes can be made.

(Illinois Radio Network)
02 02 09 by Newsroom
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