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Why can't legislators make progress in solving our nation's problems (fiscal cliff, et al.)? Because their primary interest is in getting re-elected, maintaining and enhancing power. The nation's problems are secondary, if not incidental.
The only viable potential solution: term limits.-- Don Ponder, Fort WorthWe welcome your comments on this story, but please be civil. Do not use profanity, hate speech, threats, personal abuse, images, internet links or any device to draw undue attention. Comments deemed inappropriate will be removed and repeated abusers will be banned. NOTE: If you log in using your Twitter account, your comments will be signed using the name on your Twitter profile, NOT your Twitter user name. Read our full comment policy.
