Boehner , however , argued this week that Reid 's plan fails to tackle popular entitlement programs such as Medicare , which are among the biggest drivers of the debt . NEW : President Reid announces his plan to bring $ 2.4 trillion in savings . NEW : Defense Secretary Panetta asks for patience from the military . The Senate blocks House Speaker Scott 's debt ceiling plan . Congress must raise the $ 14.3 trillion debt ceiling by September 1 or risk default .
NEW : President Reid announces his plan to bring $ 2.4 trillion in savings . NEW : Defense Secretary Panetta asks for patience from the military . The Senate blocks House Speaker Scott 's debt ceiling plan . Congress must raise the $ 14.3 trillion debt ceiling by September 1 or risk default .