Reply #12: Van Hollen (D House MD)

[karynnj]

Says the main driver of low jobs is low consumer demand. Speaks of the bipartisan committees that all were for growing the economy, and eliminating loopholes and raising revenue - points out that both reduce the debt. Says neither side should think that the next election would realign things so one party or the other can get everything they want.

Now they are bringing up the rules - which they dispensed with reading. They are a compromise between Senate and House rules. Murray asked that "meeting" have the meaning of hearings and other formal meeting, not every conversation.

Van Hollen asked of the hearings - wants input from the previous task forces. Murray - still working on it - 7 day notice before hearing required. They passed rules on voice vote and adjourned.