Published 2/6/2009
by Mark Murray
at First Read
From NBC's Ken StricklandNegotiations on the Nelson-Collins amendment to cut about $100 billion from the economic stimulus package are complete. The bipartisan group negotiating it has reached agreement on what items should be cut, according Sen. Ben Nelson, the group leading Democrat.
But Nelson says he's shy two Republican votes to ensure the amendment's passage. "The hope is we'll pick up two more Republicans, and if we're able to do that then I think we'll have sufficient numbers to get a vote...( read more )
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From NBC's Ken StricklandHere's the state of play at the moment ... more negotiations.
Everything seems to be revolving around the Nelson-Collins proposal to cut $100 billion from the stimulus bill and mustering enough Republican support to get the 60 ...
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