REPUBLICANS CAVE! Paul Ryan suggests short-term extension of debt ceiling.

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WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia (Reuters) - House Republicans signaled on Thursday they might support a short-term extension of U.S. borrowing authority next month.

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The move, described as under consideration by House of Representatives Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, appears to be aimed at getting President Barack Obama and his Democrats to start negotiating with them on spending cuts without Republicans being blamed for a debt default and any resulting chaos in financial markets.

"We're discussing the possible virtue of a short-term debt limit extension, so that we have a better chance of getting the Senate and White House involved in discussions in March," said Ryan.

http://news.yahoo.com/republicans-weigh-short-term-debt-limit-increase-000702710--business.html

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Obama's people have figured out how to deal with that bunch, eh?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/409963-republicans-wimping-out-over-spending-cuts/

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Cantor:

We must pay our bills and responsibly budget for our future. Next week, we will authorize a three month temporary debt limit increase.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Cantor:

We must pay our bills and responsibly budget for our future. Next week, we will authorize a three month temporary debt limit increase.

Did someone actually beat some sense into him? His mother, perhaps?

Edited January 19, 2013 by Mr. Big Dog