Entitlement Panel Sponsors Hopeful in Defeat

• By Steven T. Dennis
• Roll Call Staff
• June 30, 2008, Midnight

House backers of a bipartisan fiscal commission that would have authority to bring an overhaul of taxes and spending to the House and Senate floor with limited amendments say they are gaining momentum for their cause but still face a high hurdle in overcoming the resistance of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and powerful committee chairmen.