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Q: similar to 2011 compromise deal? A: Obama in good faith but GOPS bad faith, without condition
#shorts On 2/2/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “On debt, would the President veto a bipartisan bill that included both spending cuts and a debt limit hike, similar to the 2011 compromise? KJP: So, I’m not …
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Q: only 1 option; no prioritization off-ramps, comically-large coins consider? A: without conditions
#shorts On 2/2/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “I’m trying to address some market-related chatter as well as some of the beliefs of some members on Capitol Hill. Jay Powell was just asked about the debt …
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Q: what’s step one and what’s step two? A: only one step $1.7 billion lower the deficit
#shorts On 2/2/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “One more on the deficit reduction talks as it relates to the debt limit. So is the position of the White House that — you don’t want to …
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Q: pledge to be deficit neutral? A: lower deficit $1.7 Billion
#shorts On 2/2/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “So will this administration pledge to be deficit neutral this year? KJP: Look, what I can say is the President is committed to dealing with lowering the deficit. …
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Q: difference 2011 debt doubled , Biden believe sustainable? A: blame Trump tax cut
#shorts On 2/1/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “And then, on the debt itself, you said earlier that the difference between 2011 and now is the number of times that Republicans have been able to pass …
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Q: House Speaker being honest? A: they’ve been very vocal, and they’ve been very clear
#shorts On 2/2/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “A couple of weeks ago, when the mayors were in town, the President said he looked forward to an honest debate with Republicans on entitlements. The House Speaker, …
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Q: is he open to other spending reductions? A: we want to see what their plan is
#shorts On 2/2/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “Can you help us just clarify what his position then, a little more, is on deficit reduction? Like, you’re saying, “McCarthy, hey, give us your plan.” Is your …
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KJP dodges: cut or increases discretionary spending?
#shorts On 2/2/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “Setting entitlements aside for a moment, one of the other things Republicans are saying is that there ought to be a reduction in discretionary spending. Is that something …
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Q: open to appropriations deal that also takes care of debt limit? A: without condition
#shorts On 2/2/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “Would the White House be open to an appropriations deal that also takes care of the debt limit? Or would that, in your view, be negotiating on it …
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Q: can you close the door on any other alternatives? A: shouldn’t be a way to go around to get done
#shorts On 2/2/2023, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “I understand that. And you guys have made that abundantly clear repeatedly. I’m saying: Are you closing — can you close the door on any other alternatives than …