Connections Post 1

I saw an example of collaboration to try and solve a conflict when there was a deal worked out between the republicans and the democrats having to do with the tax structure that will be in place next year. The reps wanted to extend the tax rates for everyone while the dems only wanted to extend them for people making under $250,000 a year. But the dems also wanted to extend unemployment benefits while the reps thought this was a bad idea. They came up with a deal where tax cuts would be extended for everyone and extend unemployment benefits for 13 more months. Both groups got something important to them and can consider it a win.