If Bush had his way, (usually he does), it would’ve been a much more dismal Christmas for some folks:

Democrats succeeded in reversing cuts sought by Bush to heating subsidies, local law enforcement, Amtrak and housing as well as Bush’s plan to eliminate the $654 million budget for grants to community action agencies that help the poor.

But, overall, Bush and the republicans came out ahead:

The result would be a twin defeat for Democrats, who had vowed not to allow additional Iraq war funding without conditions and had spent months on legislation to add $27 billion to domestic programs, an almost 7 percent increase.

Gee. That ‘majority’ sure has been a blessing.

Just one big friggin’ game to these people… and all at our expense.

Yeah, but Nancy and Harry, republicans ARE preaching it, and people are listening to THEM. You both continue to sound like ineffective congressional leaders. Some are even laughing at you. Now take the money’s you’ve earmarked for education, health, “emergency” funding for border security, foreign aid, drought relief and a food program for women and children, and hand it over to Bush’s pals. They’re going to get it, and you’re gonna wind up with egg on your faces, anyways. Just do it!

Or, you could step down and allow someone with a backbone in that WILL stand up to these republican fucks!

White House threatens budget veto

WASHINGTON - The White House on Saturday threatened to veto a massive spending bill being assembled by congressional Democrats, saying it’s unacceptable to add billions of dollars to domestic programs.

The White House has not seen details of the $500 billion-plus measure - which senior Democrats are constructing behind closed doors - but reacted to it based on media accounts.
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The difference between Bush and Democrats amounts to only about 2 percentage points and is dwarfed by Bush’s $196 billion request for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. But Bush has adopted a hard line, and his veto pen gives him great leverage, especially as Congress races to complete its work and adjourn for the year.