Senate Supports Debt Plan –

The Senate voted 74-26 in support of the debt plan.  The plan was supported by 46 Democrats and 28 Republicans.  The plan is expected to cut spending by $2.4 trillion and raise the debt ceiling by $2.1 trillion.  However, most of the spending cuts will take effect after the 2013 election. 

To read a recent Roll Call article, please click here:

http://www.rollcall.com/news/Senate-Clears-Debt-Deal-207950-1.html?pos=hatxt

James Sutliff

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