The Office of the House Historian said it was the longest continuous speech in the chamber on record. Pelosi said she’d oppose the budget deal unless GOP leaders agreed to hold a House vote on helping the Dreamers. When Pelosi finished, around 50 Democrats responded with a standing ovation, high-fives, hugs and kisses. It’s unclear whether the liberal outrage will sink the two-year, nearly $400 budget deal unveiled Wednesday that would provide Pentagon and domestic programs with huge spending increases. They insisted, he added, on DACA language in the budget deal or some guarantee the issue would be addressed.

Source: Egypt Independent February 08, 2018 05:26 UTC