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Striking a Stimulus Deal Shouldn’t Be That Hard

Republicans and Democrats disagree on spending, not substance.

Coming to the table?

Coming to the table?

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Among the oddities of the current negotiations over the next big pandemic relief and economic stimulus bill is that there really don’t appear to be any obvious obstacles to a deal — as long as both sides want one.