My pessimism about a legislative solution coming out of the current Congress is tempered by some hopeful developments elsewhere.

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All of them have talked to Pentagon officials and the administration believes that this requires a durable, legislative solution, and is pursing that in Congress.

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If there's a change in that disposition, the President is very happy to engage with Congress to achieve the kind of legislative solution that is absolutely required.

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We await a formal Appeal or a legislative solution.

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The software giant said it is "not advocating for a legislative solution" and is instead working with organizations including Business for Social Responsibility and the Center for Democracy and Technology to develop new guidelines for protecting human rights abroad.

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While laws like the Durbin Amendment are designed to help bring benefits to consumers and merchants, who are being forced to pay fees that are not in line with actual costs, the legislative option is not always the best solution.

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