Just Put it on The Kids Credit Card

As expected, the republican leadership of this nation lacks the courage to do what is fiscally responsible, and will address the cost of Katrina, by ignoring it.

Republican lawmakers and leadership aides conceded that the wholesale budget cuts envisioned by House conservatives are not being contemplated; the Senate is moving toward approving a temporary expansion of Medicaid for hurricane survivors, estimated to cost $9 billion. Nor are GOP leaders considering tax increases.

And Hurricane Rita's blow to a politically sensitive region of Texas could add more pressure to spend.

"Many communities, faith-based entities and the state of Texas have drained assets to save lives and help with the enormous multi-state national emergency, and they will need reimbursement to avoid massive financial failures," warned Rep. Louie Gohmert, a freshman Republican whose hard-hit East Texas district was drawn with the help of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) to take it from Democratic control.

The sad part, is if we just reverse that tax cuts given to the multi-millionaires in the last couple of years, this is all paid for. So, we will continue to run up the debt, and further destroy the options our country needs for our long term success and survival.

Thanks republicans, thanks.