U.S.: House passes doomed “Cut, Cap and Balance” bill
- 234-190 on rigid partisan lines; duh source
- » The odds of this passing the Senate? Zero. The House has been known for their symbolic votes this term — ones which please the base but not won’t do much else. The bill cuts many Democratic investment priorities — but most notably, takes a long-term hatchet to Medicare. Not so much, kids. Not so much.