Senator Johanns holds out hope that an agreement might still be reached to avoid plunging off the fiscal cliff.
Senator Johanns holds out hope that an agreement might still be reached to avoid plunging off the fiscal cliff.
President Obama has returned to Washington after calling Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders about what can be done to extend Bush-era tax cuts and avoid deep, automatic budget cuts January First.
Johanns says no agreement will be reached until the president agrees to cut spending. . .
Sen. Mike Johanns; "spending problem"
Johanns says he was surprised when House Speaker John Boehner offered to accept 800(B)Billion dollars in additional revenue.
Negotiations broke down just before Congress adjourned for the Christmas break.
Senator Johanns says Congress must come to grips with the deficit...and spending cuts must be in the mix if an agreement to resolve the fiscal cliff is to be reached.
Johanns sees spending as the biggest problem facing the country. . .
Johanns; "solutions in place"
Johanns says he continues to hope agreement can be reached before taxes rise and budget cuts fall on January First.
Senator Johanns says he remains hopeful negotiations will come together to avoid going over the fiscal cliff.
Negotiations between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner broke down before Congress left for Christmas break.
Johanns notes that though the December 31st deadline is fast approaching, the two sides remain open. . .
Johanns; "the fiscal cliff"
The White House reports that President Obama spoke with Democratic and Republican leaders before returning to Washington to continue negotiations.
Senator Johanns says President Obama must give on spending cuts if an agreement is to be reached to avoid the fiscal cliff.
The president has returned to Washington after talking with Congressional leaders. Taxes will rise and deep, automatic budget cuts will go into effect if an agreement isn't reached by Monday.
Johanns says the president keeps insisting on raising taxes when budget cuts are needed. . .
Johanns; "balance it out"
Johanns remains hopeful a solution can be reached.
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
