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To: JohnM who wrote (213748)1/2/2013 7:52:21 PM
From: Metacomet  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 541570
 
In both of the previous negotiations, there have been specific population segments whose basic economic survival has been tied to a successful conclusion

In both instances, unemployment compensation has been threatened to be denied by the GOP, putting those Americans at extreme risk

Since the fiscal cliff debacle included a 1 year of extension of those benefits, and as far as I know there is no group of Americans that can be held as specific hostages by the GOP in dealing with Obama, I would expect him to exert control in the debt ceiling negotiation

...and Americans really do need to send competent representatives to Washington



To: JohnM who wrote (213748)1/3/2013 10:19:16 AM
From: Steve Lokness  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 541570
 
Interesting piece by Klein, thanks for posting. We got some revenue, now the real work begins - how to get cost of government down. I think Obama gets that.

<<<<<But likelier than either outcome is that Republicans agree to a deal that includes revenue-generating tax reform. Here’s why.>>>>

More revenue! What's not to like about that for democrats?


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