Washington (CNN) -- Top congressional Republicans on Friday used a new dismal jobs report to blast Democrats' push for more tax revenue in the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations, arguing that such a move would derail an already shaky economic recovery. Federal officials reported Friday that the economy added only 18,000 jobs in June -- far below the number predicted by most economists. Unemployment inched up another tenth of a point to 9.2%. "Today's report is more evidence that the misguided 'stimulus' spending binge, excessive regulations, and an overwhelming national debt continue to hold back private-sector job creation in our country," said House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. "A debt limit increase that raises taxes or fails to make serious spending cuts won't pass the House."
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GOP leaders say Friday's poor jobs report is more evidence tax hikes can't be part of a deal
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Democrats and Republicans are trying to reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling by August 2
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Boehner says that Democrats' insistence on tax hikes jeopardizes any long-term deal
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White House source says Obama will insist on a long-term deal in talks Sunday evening
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Congressional Democrats, meanwhile, are wrestling with rising anger among liberal @placeholder members in the wake of news that the president might agree to entitlement cuts.
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The aide, however, insisted the only real talks going on are between Obama and @placeholder, who are holding discussions "in good faith."
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Democrats are confident @placeholder will ultimately agree to some revenue changes -- such as a hike in some fees and the closing of some unpopular tax loopholes.