Lawmakers hedge on economic compromise

Following the failure of the congressional "super committee" to agree on a 10-year plan to reduce federal deficits, lawmakers from both parties Sunday signaled limited willingness to compromise on more immediate economic issues before the year ends. The Obama administration has asked Congress to ...

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