WASHINGTON (AP) -- Liberals' loud objections to White House proposals for slowing the growth of huge social programs make it clear that neither political party puts a high priority on reducing the deficit, despite much talk to the contrary....
Dems, Gop Talk Up Deficit Reduction, But Don't Act
By CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press
Thu, 04/25/2013 - 12:11am
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