Boehner: Stimulus bill contains too much spending?
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top-ranking Republican says GOP lawmakers are worried about
the level of domestic spending in the $825 billion economic stimulus bill now
before the House.
House Republican Leader John Boehner (BAY ner) said Republicans are "for more
than just cutting taxes." But he also said the bill before lawmakers for a vote
Wednesday contains spending that "has nothing to do with creating jobs or
preserving jobs."
He did not say how he thought the vote would turn out. But Boehner did say he
was gratified President Barack Obama came to the Capitol to talk over
differences between Democrats and Republicans. He said on ABC's "Good Morning
America" that Obama "was clear that he will continue to reach out to us and
listen to our ideas."
