As the United States Senate debates what to do to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, Nebraska's Senator-elect watches from the sidelines. Brent Martin has talked with her.
As the United States Senate debates what to do to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, Nebraska's Senator-elect watches from the sidelines. Brent Martin has talked with her.
Brent Martin; soc
Senator-elect Deb Fischer has been to Washington a couple of times since her Election Night victory...and the talk often turned to the fiscal cliff negotiations.
Right now, though, Fischer can only watch. . .
Senator-elect Deb Fischer; "going on"
Fischer will be sworn in January 3rd. She says the current Congress needs to tackle the issue...agreeing with economists who project the combination of higher taxes and deep across-the-board budget cuts will hurt the fragile economic recovery, if not send the nation back into recession.
Senator-elect Deb Fischer can only watch from the sidelines as the United States Senate debates taxes and budget cuts.
Fischer, a Republican, will be sworn in January 3rd.
She's been to Washington a couple of times since her election victory and says the talk centered on avoiding going over the fiscal cliff. . .
Fischer; "will be reached"
Fischer agress with economists who believe that allowing the Bush-era tax cuts to expire and deep automatic budget cuts to take place will drastically hurt the economy.
Senator-elect Deb Fischer says Congress must cut spending.
Fischer has been to Washington a couple of times since winning election to the United States Senate. Fischer, a Republican, says too much talk has centered on raising taxes, not enough on cutting spending.
Fischer; "by this government"
Fischer will be sworn in January 3rd.
The Senate plans to pass a bill this weekend that the House might well consider Sunday evening.
Senator-elect Deb Fischer says Congress needs to act now and not wait until the new Congressional session to address the country's financial problems.
Fischer has been to Washington a couple of times since winning election to the United States Senate. Fischer, a Republican, says Congress simply cannot allow taxes to rise and automatic budget cuts to take place. . .
Fischer; "that would take place"
The United States Senate will work this weekend on a measure it hopes to get to the House on Sunday evening.
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
