Republicans have been railing against the failure of the House to pass a budget this year, with one House GOP leader erupting after President Obama sent a request Saturday night for $50 billion more in deficit spending to help financially-strapped states.

"The spending spree in Washington is continuing to run unabated. The American people are screaming at the top of their lungs, 'Stop!' And to move this without finding other offsets in spending, I think, is irresponsible," said House Majority Leader Boehner, R-Ohio.

Boehner said he agrees with the president that the states may need help to keep from laying off teachers, firemen and policemen, but argues spending should be cut elsewhere to free up the $50 billion...