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Focus on jobs, not political stunts

by Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) - 02/04/11 3:18 PM ET

At this critical juncture, we certainly cannot afford an extreme step like forcing a government shutdown that could send us back into a recession and put Social Security checks, veterans’ benefits and border security at risk. I hope my Republican colleagues will stop playing with fire, and join us to pass responsible measures that control spending while encouraging growth. Now is the time for common-sense solutions that create jobs and strengthen the middle class, not extreme political stunts.

Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is Senate majority leader.

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