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new House seats.
Elections are important. They
represent the pinnacle of democ
racy. But what comes after this elec
tion might be even more important.
Beginning with the lame-duck
Congress that will return to Wash
ington the week after the election,
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well-connected,
Some call it the "fiscal cliff."
can predict with certainty the out Others call it "taxmageddon." What
come of the 2012 elections. And yet. ever the label. Congress and the
Democrats and some Republicans president will decide many things:
are already forecasting that Presi the future of the Bush tax cuts,
dent Barack Obama will win re-elec whether to extend the payroll tax
tion, and Democrats will maintain holiday for millions of Americans,
control of the Senate and pick up and whether to avoid scheduled
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afford to see them cut. In House
Majority Leader Eric Cantor's dis
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cuts in spending that would radi
cally pare all sorts of domestic pro
grams.
Key things are at stake, such as
protecting our water and air, and
food assistance for hungry Ameri
cans.
As these deliberations unfold,
we must adhere to three priorities:
First, we must end the Bush tax
cuts for the wealthiest two percent
of Americans. This will provide rev
enue that can be used to strengthen
education, create jobs, improve our
roads and bridges and help the mil
lions of Americans who are strug
gling to get by in today's sluggish
economy.
Second, we must protect our
nation’s safety net. Americans count
on programs like Medicare, Medic
aid, and Social Security to be there
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