Friday, July 22, 2011

Breaking: Boehner walks out: “In the end we couldn’t connect. Not because of different personalities but because of different visions for our country.”

Boehner will take up talks over the weekend with Democratic leaders in Congress rather than the president. (developing) - HotAir
Boehner: "The deal was never reached, and was never really close." - Althouse
Debt talks between Obama and Boehner break down - Politico

“The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate have not been participants in the conversations I and Leader Cantor have had with the White House; nor have Republican leaders of the Senate,” Boehner wrote to colleagues. “But I believe there is a shared commitment on both sides of the aisle to producing legislation that will serve the best interests of our country in the days ahead – legislation that reflects the will of the American people, consistent with the principals of the Cut, Cap & Balance Act that passed the House with bipartisan support this week.