"Boehner memo hails GOP ‘tactical plan’ against Obama as success"

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Boehner memo hails GOP ‘tactical plan’ against Obama as success

By Erik Wasson at the Hill

http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/budget/290761-boehner-memo-says-tactical-plan-succeeding

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“Republicans may be the minority party in Washington — but because we forged a plan together and have stuck to it, our actions as a team over the past couple of months have made a difference for all Americans,” Boehner wrote.

The Speaker highlighted as a success legislation that would have withheld pay from the House and Senate if either chamber did not produce a budget. He also complimented House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's (R-Va.) "make life work" initiative, which is meant to showcase GOP ideas that will help working families.

“From #NoBudgetNoPay to Leader Cantor’s #MakingLifeWork initiative to last week’s passage of our Path to Prosperity budget, we’ve used our limited power in Washington to maximum effect, and shown the Democratic majority what leadership looks like,” Boehner wrote.

Republicans entered 2013 on shaky ground after a disappointing election that saw their party lose the White House and seats in both chambers of Congress. Several Republicans voted against Boehner for Speaker, and the party was seen as losing the "fiscal cliff" battle that ended with Obama winning higher tax rates on wealthier households.


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