In era of gridlock, Congress 'creates a monster'

Jan. 03, 2013 - 06:59AM JST ( 9 )

Setting a looming deadline to avert self-created calamity has become a frequent device for the U.S. Congress to get things done in recent years. When all else fails, as it often does, it's supposed to frighten members into action. That was the idea when Congress created… Read