Kyl Should Rethink Supercommittee Threat
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Joshua Roberts/Reuters This article first appeared at The Atlantic. Senator Jon Kyl made news this week by telegraphing in advance the tantrums he would throw — including resignation from his responsibilities as a member of the so-called “supercommittee” – if the Congressional group pushes for more defense cuts.