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Passing the recent deal to raise the debt ceiling stabilizes our economy by renewing confidence in the U.S. government’s ability to meet its obligations.  Part of the deal provided for the establishment of a bipartisan “super committee” to provide recommendations on how to tackle the budget deficit.  The committee of twelve members,  chosen by Democratic and Republican Party leaders from both Congressional houses,  will take on the difficult task of reducing our budget deficit by $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years, with a bipartisan solution due before Thanksgiving.

While this committee works against its November 23 deadline, we must keep our nation’s priorities in mind.  We must continue to protect this country. We must not permit the middle-class to shoulder the entire burden of balancing our nation’s budget.  Most Americans agree that any budget deficit reduction plan must include revenue increases; however, any revenue increases must elic! it contributions from all Americans regardless of income.  We need to make tough choices, but this cannot be accomplished without shared sacrifice.  This will require lengthy and thorough dialogue between all parties, where will we need to come together and put the good of the American people above all other interests.

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