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Brooks: No way to escape sequestration in 'gridlock'
By Ronnie Thomas
The Decatur Daily

Daily Photo by John Godbey
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, speaks on sequestration to community leaders at the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce today.

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks said most members of the House believe in lowering taxes as a solution to spur America’s economy while the White House and Senate “elected gridlock.”

“It’s difficult to compromise when each body believes their philosophy is correct,” he said.

For that basic reason, Alabama’s 5th District congressman doesn’t see a path to preventing sequestration from taking effect March 1, when federal agencies will suffer across-the-board spending cuts.

Brooks made the comments Friday morning to about 30 members of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce.

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4 comments on this item

bla bla bla - we all know what gonna happen,

Mo is the problem. Ask Huntsville mayor.

Bubba says no to mo

I agree with Mo. These low information voters that don't pay taxes only care about the moment. Don't worry about the future for the kids and grand kids . As Long as we get ours today is what is important. Take your stand ,Mo.

It is apparent taht the elected politicians is not doing their job. Too much free time and not enough work time. I'm wondering if all politicians are crooks or do you have to be a crook to be a politician? Look at the high salary they get, Look at the pensions they get, How much do they pay into soc. sec>? It's way out of line. If I was a politician and died, wonder if my wife could survive on $ 250,000.00 a year???

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