Our country cannot afford politics as usual at a moment of such vital import for now and for the longer term. Many Americans have experienced great hardship since the recession began; unemployment has become long-term for large numbers, with potentially permanent damage through loss of skills; and current economic conditions could well remain stressed for an extended time due to the strong headwinds we face. Policy decisions can make a real difference to these conditions, for better or for worse.
Looking to the longer term, we could well be at an historic crossroads. With our dynamic culture and other strengths, we should succeed if we meet our policy challenges. If we don’t, we will likely languish.
