Scott Lilly

former Staff Director, Congressman David Obey (D-WI)

Guest

Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, a progressive think-tank in Washington, DC; former staff director to Congressman David Obey (D-WI) and long-time Clerk and Staff Director of the House Appropriations Committee

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This week, Republicans plan to set records with proposed spending cuts. Today, President Obama offered what he's calling a " responsible alternative ."

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The President is meeting with Congressional leaders today about the Iraq spending bill .

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