Last minute compromise in Congress on the draft 2015 budget


Democrats and Republicans have until tonight, midnight, to ratify the text, which does not include the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for enforcing the immigration reform opposed by the Conservatives. Unacceptable to some Democratic senators. "I think we should stay here and work for a comprehensive reform of the tax. We talk about it for ages, it's time to do it. I can not vote on the text for the simple reason, "said Joe Manchin.


Republicans will be the majority in both chambers, are not let off as much after Jon-Christopher Bua analyst. "The Republicans want to appear as the leaders. They want to show they are able to make things happen in Washington. The president is a lame duck. Some even say it is cooked. But he has a legacy to leave. He wants to ensure that some of his reforms will continue, such as health, immigration and other social progress committed here, "says Professor Georgetown.


"The last-minute drama about the draft budget has almost become a Christmas tradition in Washington. A fragile truce settled, but it only prolongs the confrontation with President Obama until next year, "concludes our Washington correspondent Stefan Grobe.






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