See below notes from FNC’s Kara Rowland from a confirmation. hearing this morning in the US Senate where Mr. Lew is testifying.
Lew
I don’t believe the sequester can just be rearranged…the impact would be the same
We need a balanced approach
Schumer
Like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. Just shifting the cuts – you’d have the same overall impact.
Lew
It’s not the right policy. Sequester was never meant to go into effect
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Sen. Rockefeller
I’ve never understood why Republicans are so against raising revenue…you need it to get anything done. I don’t know if it’s Grover Norquist or what
I need to know you’re on that side
Lew
Nobody likes raising taxes…but if the choice is hurting our priorities…need a balanced approach
Rockefeller
Income inequality is a vast problem in this country…it’s a disgrace
Lew
12:38:52 PM I believe strongly … In having a tax system that contributes less to that. President also mentioned some steps last night
Kara Rowland
Capitol Hill producer, Fox News
