Roland S. Martin's Blog, page 685

Rep. Emanuel Clever Calls Debt Deal A 'Sugar-Coated Satan Sandwich'

Source: Daniel Strauss / The Hill Rep. Emanuel Clever (D-Mo.) called the newly agreed-upon bipartisan compromise deal to raise the debt limit "a sugar-coated satan sandwich." "This deal is a sugar-coated satan sandwich. If you lift the bun, you will not like what you see," Clever tweeted Monday. Clever's tweet is one of a number of critical statements House Democrats have made in response to the deal announced by President Obama and congressional leaders Sunday night, which would raise the [...]

Reid Says He Has Signed Onto A Debt Ceiling Deal

Source: Alan Silverleib and Tom Cohen / CNN Washington – The Senate's top Democrat said Sunday that he has signed onto a debt ceiling deal with President Barack Obama and Republican leaders, pending approval of his caucus. The statement from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, was the first confirmation of a pending deal after legislative leaders dropped hints all day that an agreement was close. "Senator Reid has signed off on the debt-ceiling agreement pending caucus approval," said the [...]

BREAKING NEWS: Debt Ceiling Deal Reached To Avert Default

Source: The Huffington Post Washington – President Barack Obama and Republican congressional leaders reached historic agreement Sunday night on a compromise to permit vital U.S. borrowing by the Treasury in exchange for more than $2 trillion in long-term spending cuts. Officials said Republican Speaker John Boehner telephoned Obama at mid-evening to say the agreement had been struck. No votes were expected in either house of Congress until Monday at the earliest, to give rank and file lawmakers to review the [...]

President Obama: Deal Reached On Debt Limit (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy President Obama announces that Democrats and Republicans leaders have reached an agreement to reduce the U.S. deficit and avoid default. Watch his entire remarks.

Divided Government Means Compromise Is a Must

When congressional Republicans, egged on by the boisterous voices of the tea party, vigorously objected to President Barack Obama's signing a new nuclear arms treaty with Russia in December, GOP stalwarts were called in to explain why it was necessary to support the effort. By having the secretaries of state under Republican presidents weigh in, GOP critics couldn't just lay the blame at the feet of Obama without having to trample the integrity of Henry Kissinger, George P. Shultz and [...]

LIVE VIDEO: Senate Debates Debt Bill Proposal

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Watch lawmakers in the U.S. Senate discuss an alternative debt bill.

House Passes Boehner Plan To Raise Debt Limit

Source: USAToday The GOP-led House has passed Speaker John Boehner's revised plan to raise the debt limit. The final vote was 218-210. The measure now goes to the Senate, where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has vowed to kill it and push ahead with his own proposal. To read this article in its entirety visit the USA Today.

Senate Democrats Block Boehner Debt Ceiling Plan After House Approval (VIDEO)

Source: Alan Silverleib and Tom Cohen / CNN Washington (CNN) — House Speaker John Boehner's plan to raise the nation's debt ceiling and slash government spending narrowly passed his chamber on Friday and then was blocked by Senate Democrats, setting up a weekend of negotiations to seek a deal that would avoid a potential federal default next week. The Senate vote was 59-41 to table the measure, which effectively kills it unless Democrats decide to bring it up again. Earlier, [...]

TJMS: Rep. Cleaver Says Some Republicans Are Ready To Drive The U.S. Economy Over A Cliff

Roland Martin talks with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver about the debt ceiling debate. Rep. Cleaver explained that this debate is not about debt reduction, it is about government reduction. Congressman Cleaver also detailed the effect of the Bush Tax Cuts on the United States economy.

Somalia: Refugee Crisis Grows (VIDEO)

A massive drought in Somalia has sent hundreds of thousands of people across the border into Kenya. Erica Hill talks to Christopher Tidey, UNICEF spokesperson, about what it's like in the refugee camps.