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To: tejek who wrote (702739)3/5/2013 7:30:54 PM
From: i-node  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1572941
 
>> Push to repeal the sequester (a reconciliation bill in the Senate would allow repeal with 51 votes, thereby putting pressure on House Republicans), and replace it with a "Build America's Future" Act that would close tax loopholes used by the wealthy, end corporate welfare, impose a small (1/10 of 1%) tax on financial transactions, and reduce the size of the military.

This would require an act of leadership that Barack Obama has yet to show in his 4+ years in office.



To: tejek who wrote (702739)3/6/2013 6:00:04 AM
From: Alighieri  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1572941
 
If House Republicans still block it, I'd make 2014 a referendum on it and them, and do whatever I could to take back the House.


Yeah, but it's going to be tough...the reps have gerrymandered congressional districts as to make them impenetrable. What else does one make of a country where the president wins with a convincing majority but congress remains in the hands of the opposition party?

Al


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