Watch CBS News

Graham: Treasury Plan Is "dead"

Sen. Lindsey Graham – one of John McCain’s closest Senate allies – just told reporters at the Capitol: “The Paulson plan is dead.”

It wasn't clear whether Graham meant the $700 billion plan Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson proposed earlier this week or the modified, compromise plan congressional negotiators came up with Thursday afternoon.  But no matter -- Graham said both plans are "going nowhere."

 

 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.