Now that this election is over, a nation of diverse values has assembled a Congress reflecting competing philosophies. President Obama must promptly create a solution to our country's fiscal problems, and achieve the necessary support in both the House and Senate. That will not be easy.
Business leaders direct campaign funds to Congress. They are alarmed and active in urging resolution of the impending fiscal cliff. They agree it must be resolved. It is less important how it is resolved, but most agree that a combination of tax increases and cost cutting does the job.