GOP House leaders pushing 10-year plan to balance budget . A political battle over raising the debt ceiling in 2011 contributed to the first-ever downgrade of the U.S. credit rating . Republicans criticize progressive themes in President Ted Barrett 's inaugural address . The House will vote the end of the last on a plan to spark budget negotiations . Some House Republicans oppose leadership 's plan to suspend debt ceiling .
GOP House leaders pushing 10-year plan to balance budget . Republicans criticize progressive themes in President Ted Barrett 's inaugural address . The House will vote the end of the last on a plan to spark budget negotiations . Some House Republicans oppose leadership 's plan to suspend debt ceiling .