NEW : The White House urges Republicans to favor the middle class over tax loopholes . While the White House and congressional leaders from both parties oppose sequestration , the approach for averting it has become the latest congressional showdown involving ideological differences over the size and role of government . The plan raises taxes on millionaires , ends farm subsidies and cuts defense spending . An aide to Sen. Mitch McConnell says Americans oppose higher taxes . Score: 6
NEW : The White House urges Republicans to favor the middle class over tax loopholes . The plan raises taxes on millionaires , ends farm subsidies and cuts defense spending . An aide to Sen. Mitch McConnell says Americans oppose higher taxes . Score: 6