Ten Senators Threaten to Block Any Bills Not Focused on Debt Reduction, Spending Cuts
On March 10, 2011, ten Republican Senators sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Reid (D) stating that they they will object to the consideration of any legislation that fails to directly address meaningful spending cuts, reducing debt and reducing the size of government. However, the Senators note that if the Majority Leader agrees to dedicate significant floor time to debate spending and debt well in advance of the federal government reaching the statutorily-mandated debt limit, then they will withhold their objection.
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(The letter was signed by Republican Senators Sessions, Ensign, DeMint, Paul, Rubio, Lee, Toomey, Wicker, and Ayotte.)