The White House said on Monday that Obama would reject GOP measures that loosen banking regulations, reverse his executive action on immigration and add hurdles to the federal regulatory process. With Republicans now in control of both chambers of Congress, Obama has foreshadowed heavier use of his veto pen while still claiming openness to working with members of the GOP.
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Earnest said Monday that Obama would be “in regular touch” with congressional leaders now that his party is in the minority. And he added the wide gaps between the parties wouldn’t forestall cooperation.
“We can’t allow a disagreement over a handful of issues to become a deal-breaker over all the others,” Earnest said. “There’s a lot of important work that needs to get done.”
