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To: tejek who wrote (623110)	8/6/2011 2:16:03 PM
From: TimF	1 Recommendation Respond to of 1579830

They also said "Republicans and Democrats have only been able to agree to relatively modest savings on discretionary spending while delegating to the Select Committee decisions on more comprehensive measures." As for more revenue, that isn't a major factor in reality, whatever S&P thinks. Yes more revenue could be raised (at some long term harm to the country, esp. if the revenue increase includes extra taxes on investment), but not much compared to the current deficits, and future spending promises.