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Guy Benson Wrote: Nov 30, 2012 3:30 PM

The announcement would be a big, dramatic show to garner lots of attention. The policy is not...and I'm arguing that the policy is better than several of the alternatives we've been hearing about. I also doubt Dems will go along with it...go back and read Pelosi's comments on it, for example.

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Steve of CA Wrote: Dec 01, 2012 4:22 AM

Guy, my main concern regarding spending cuts is that the poorest and weakest in our society, such as the elderly and disabled on SSI and Medicaid, are not targeted. Other than that I agree it is important for both sides to compromise and stop the posturing

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