When asked how much additional revenue Republicans could accept in a deal , Boehner responded : `` That 's the $ 64 million question . The House speaker says his relationship with the president is `` pretty good '' Boehner is open to increasing tax revenue , as long as Democrats will cut spending . He also wants a balanced budget amendment that would require Congress to balance its books every year for 10 years.
The House speaker says his relationship with the president is `` pretty good '' Boehner is open to increasing tax revenue , as long as Democrats will cut spending . He also wants a balanced budget amendment that would require Congress to balance its books every year for 10 years.