WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-controlled U.S. Congress could forego trying to approve a budget blueprint this year, a move that could avert a divisive spending battle but complicate efforts to close the record budget deficit.After the bruising battle to pass healthcare reform, Democratic leaders are assessing whether their members have the stomach for another tough vote before the November congressional elections.
Republicans have hammered Democrats on spending as a record $1.5 trillion deficit is projected for the current fiscal year, and many Democrats could be reluctant to sign off on a budget plan that would acknowledge the country's dire fiscal situation. No Republicans voted for last year's budget bill.
For the record the GOP managed to pull this of with the budget in 2006, a portent perhaps for the mid-terms this year?
Biggest bunch of cowards that I've ever seen.
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