next 50. that's why people from both parties have said the best way to take on our deficit is with a balanced approach. one where the wealthiest americans and big corporations pay their fair share too. >> reporter: the white house puts it weight today behind a plan by harry reid that would have about 2 1/2 trillion in cuts. when you talk to people in both parties they say it didn't look like it has the votes. that plan looks stalled. house speaker boehner, as you've been noting, laid out a plan of his own of 1.2 trillion in cuts. it didn't sound like he is sold on this plan. >> this legislation reflects a bipartisan negotiation over the weekend. with our colleagues in the senate. as a result, of this bipartisan negotiation, i would call this plan less than