Democrats Divided on GOP Spending Plan

House Democratic leaders have conflicting views about the GOP proposal to implement $4 billion in spending cuts over the two weeks starting March 4 to prevent a government shutdown. Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, said Tuesday that he'll probably vote in favor of the bill, while Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., vice chairman of the caucus, say he'll vote no, The Hill reports.

 

"I will probably vote in favor of it, even though I have severe questions about it," Larson told reporters in the Capitol Tuesday.

 

"No one wants to shut down government. But by the same token, I don't want to see this death by 1,000 slashes," Larson said.

 

Becerra contends Republicans are threatening a game of Russian roulette with the economy.

 

"I'm not going to vote for this," he said. "I'm not the one that's playing with the toy." 

 

 

Sign up for Newsmax’s Daily Newsletter

Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox.