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Concrete sign that the budget uncertainty is going to have a real impact on national security. at a time when tensions are are high with iran over its nuclear program and negotiations might be coming soon, the u.s. had had a policy of having two aircraft carriers over the golf for the past two years. the uss eisenhower will deploy later this month. but it will go alone were told to replace the uss. according to george little said facing budget uncertainty continuing budget resolution and across ...

are we possibly headed into further stagnation? >> well, you know, the political strategist side of things ive never had to look so much at politics to figure out where the economy was going. i tell you, its like watching the keystone cops. its gotten ridiculous. going forward we do have momentum carrying us into 2012. thats the good news. we hope we dont lose it because of political ineptitude. thats what would kill it. we have a lot of icebergs ahead. we hope politicians are better a...

going to happen in 2012. tell me where you sit right now is 2012 going to be a better year economically than 2011? is there going to be economic growth? are we possibly headed into further stagnation? >> well, you know, the political strategist side of things ive never had to look so much at politics to figure out where the economy was going. i tell you, its like watching the keystone cops. its ridiculous. going forward we do have momentum carrying us into 2012. we hope we dont lose it...

It doesnt look good right now. if they dont come to a decision of $1.2 trillion in cuts, what will happen to medicare and medicaid? senator? >> well, under the rules, its an across the board sequestration that could amount to a 2% cut on the provider which is what congress would probably intervene before that happens. what we are suggesting is none of that is necessary. instead of trying to fight crimes or illegal activities after they occur, what billy and i have formed is a group that recommen...