hi clo,
i think we know that. and they counter it in the usual ways.
but the deficit isn't a problem right now so no deal needs to get done to reduce it. it's a cyclical issue which is resolving itself.
so he should not use entitlement reform as a bargaining chip. he simply shouldn't be negotiating about entitlement reform at all.
if he wants to negotiate about soemthing useful, how about he focuses on using government purchasing power to lower medical costs.
but having just done sequestration, which is damaging, i wouldn't offer anything more.
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