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  1. I've been listening to NPR/BBC/etc cover the absurd #DebtCeiling hostage-taking for weeks now and **not once** has anyone mentioned the so-called #sequester (aka #TheSequester of 2011) which was Obama's very bad compromise the last time they did this that gave the Republicans what they wanted and is **still in effect** limiting the government's ability to spend money on social programs.

    Come on, #journalists. When the news isn't new, say so! Remind us! Do your job.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Uni

  2. Full piece from Igor Bobic (ty @heidilifeldman for the link)- laying out Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s clear position on Republicans hostage taking on #debtceiling - #nocuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. huffpost.com/entry/medicaid-ch

  3. NEW. Senator Chuck Schumer draws a red line around Medicaid along with Social Security and Medicare. This is really good leadership from Senator Schumer. Color me pleasantly surprised.

    Now every single Democrat needs to back him. #nocuts #debtceiling #uspol #fediverse