Why Can't Congress Compromise?
222 views · Published 2 March 2013 · 4:00 · Indexed 26 October 2026
Channel: The Uptake by Bridgemakers · 2013 · News & Politics
In his weekly address, President Obama tells the American people that a series of harmful budget cuts—called the sequester—have taken effect because Congress failed to act. Because Republicans in Congress refused to compromise to close tax loopholes for the wealthiest Americans, hundreds of thousands of Americans will lose their jobs or see their paycheck reduced, and middle class families will be hurt. Congress must join the President now to replace these cuts with a balanced approach that reduces our deficit while also making smart investments in areas that help our economy grow.
