In the short term, both McIlroy and Bannon said the major issue are swing flaws that crept in over the winter.

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The market is now in its favorable season, the winter months, where over the long-term it tends to make most of its gains each year.

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One area facing possible cuts in the short-term are universal benefits such as child benefit and the winter fuel payment.

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Finally, Cantor reaffirmed his belief that the best way to win the winter and spring budget fights is by making short-term adjustments in public relations, not major changes in policies.

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