Republicans Urged To Oppose Stimulus Bill

The House bill includes about $825 billion in tax cuts and spending. Republicans say much of the spending is wasteful and will not stimulate the economy.

By: WKRG Staff | WKRG-TV
Published: January 27, 2009

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WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republican leaders are urging their rank
and file to oppose the economic stimulus bill heading for a vote on
Wednesday, delivering their appeal hours before President Obama
heads to the Capitol to seek bipartisan support.
Two officials say the top House Republican leaders - Rep. John
Boehner and Eric Cantor - made the request.
In a gesture of bipartisanship, Obama on Monday urged Democrats
to delete money from the bill for family planning funds for the
low-income.
The House bill includes about $825 billion in tax cuts and
spending. Republicans say much of the spending is wasteful and will
not stimulate the economy.

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