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Compromise?
The recently announced compromise on taxes was no compromise at all. Republicans got to keep the tax cuts in place. Democrats got increased unemployment payments and reduced payroll taxes.
Both are just more irresponsible congressional fiscal policy. We are loading our grandchildren up with trillions in debt and Congress "compromises" by keeping revenue low while increasing spending.
As Charlie Brown would say, "Good grief." As always, they take the easy way out, both sides.
Dave Long
Gainesville