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The slippery slope that follows the sequester.
We all know that key to Obama's success is the revitalization of the economy. So that's one thing you can't expect Republicans to assist him with. In fact, is it possible that they will step up his chances of failure by holding back order taking? AS in, slow down the purchasing of high ticket items at the Fed level, with the lame excuse that they're doing it in solidarity of those who aren't getting paid on Fridays?