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NY Times, and others, report that Republicans in the Senate aren’t happy with the stimulus plan being proffered by President Obama.

We can’t afford to let htese discussions devolve into partisan gridlock… again.

Time for everyone involved to look to the future.

Republicans are Resistant to Obama’s Stimulus Plan

Republicans plan to test President Barack Obama’s commitment to bipartisanship as his $825 billion stimulus package heads to the floor of the House of Representatives this week, with the House Republican leader saying Sunday morning that many in his party will vote no unless there are significant changes to the plan.

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The House Minority leader, John A. Boehner, discussed President Obama’s proposed stimulus package on “Meet the Press” on Sunday.

“Right now, given the concerns that we have over the size of this package and all of the spending in this package, we don’t think it’s going to work,” the House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, Republican of Ohio, said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “And so if it’s the plan that I see today, put me down in the no column.”

While the plan can potentially pass the Democratic-dominated House without Republican support, it will continue to face opposition when it comes before the Senate, said Senator John McCain of Arizona, speaking on “Fox News Sunday.” At least two Republicans will need to approve the bill for a filibuster-proof majority vote of 60.

Start talking, please. The world can’t afford to have our elected leadership bickering when they should be talking, negotiating and seeking solutions.

Paul