GOP Rep. Kline: Automatic Cuts Likely To Occur

Minnesota Rep. John Kline, a member of GOP leadership in Washington, says automatic federal budget cuts neither side wants have a ``better than even'' chance of kicking in.

 

 

 

 

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Rep. John Kline, a member of GOP leadership in Washington, says automatic federal budget cuts neither side wants have a ``better than even'' chance of kicking in.

Unless Congress and the White House strike a deal, a set of previously approved across-the-board spending cuts is due to take hold beginning in March.

The Republican-led House and Democratic President Barack Obama are at odds over what should be done to avoid the cuts without allowing the deficit to balloon.

During a Monday visit to Minnesota's Capitol, Kline said Republicans are insisting the so-called sequestration be replaced by prioritized spending cuts of equal or greater amount.

States with a heavy defense industry presence are expected to feel the biggest pinch from the automatic cuts.

But Minnesota could still face a blow.

(Photo Credit:  U.S. House)

 

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