GOP Scoffs At Raising Taxes To Lower Deficit

by Steve Inskeep, NPR

The Senate canceled its planned July Fourth recess and instead will work on passing legislation raising the government's borrowing authority. The Obama administration is locked in a dispute with Republicans over how to bring down the deficit as part of a deal to raise the debt ceiling and prevent Washington from default. The GOP opposes any tax increases.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, July 4, 2011