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| Republicans have consistently used budget surpluses as an excuse to cut taxes for the wealthy and increase defense spending, while using budget shortfalls as an excuse to cut social services, health care, regulation and enforcement. Now Congress is supposed to be deadlocked between 'frugal' Republicans and Democrats who want to maintain vital government programs. But the compromise that is emerging: Let's all agree to increase Defense spending! |
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