Lots of conflicting information about where the "Super Committee" stands/deadlocks ~ but this commentary adds a whole new dimension ~ Sooz
November 17, 2011 3:30 PM
Don't just do something, sit thereBy Steve Benen
There's a counter-intuitive truth that's been bouncing around for much of the year, but as the super-committee process intensifies, it's worth revisiting.
David Leonhardt put it this way in April: “A trick question: If Congress takes no action in coming years, what will happen to the budget deficit? It will shrink — and shrink a lot.â€