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We know it's important because that was the clear message of Massachusetts. more »
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Amid the blizzard of statistics, trillion-dollar deficits, howls about impending bankruptcy, and Republican stupocrisy that surround the budget, it is worth repeating a little common sense.
For a short period on NYTimes.com today, there was a compelling juxtaposition of stories: In one column, President Obama proposes a budget that "pivots to trim future deficits." Next to that story is a photo of firefighters in New York City fighting a blaze in which five apartme more »
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For a short period on NYTimes.com today, there was a compelling juxtaposition of stories: In one column, President Obama proposes a budget that "pivots to trim future deficits." Next to that story is a photo of firefighters in New York City fighting a blaze in which five apartme 
