After the T-Mobile deal was killed it was facing disaster, says Jeff Kagan, independent telecom analyst.

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It brings relief to millions of unemployed facing disaster, and may have defined the rest of his term as one in which he will take what he can get from Republicans.

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In times past, Americans facing natural disaster would say a prayer, fortify their homes and then check on their neighbors.

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