Ruben Navarrette : Senate and House Republicans are warring over fiscal policy . New congress tackles old leftovers . Navarrette : Senate GOP offered a Band-Aid for fiscal cliff ; House GOP wanted to treat the wound . TL;DR The White House is trying to get Congress back on track after its latest failed attempt at an agreement. Boehner 's role as speaker could be damaged by his vote on fiscal deal , he says .
Ruben Navarrette : Senate and House Republicans are warring over fiscal policy . Navarrette : Senate GOP offered a Band-Aid for fiscal cliff ; House GOP wanted to treat the wound . TL;DR The White House is trying to get Congress back on track after its latest failed attempt at an agreement. Boehner 's role as speaker could be damaged by his vote on fiscal deal , he says .