It has helped restore a key sector of the American manufacturing economy.

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Once the cuts go through, frustration and anger with the impact on government services will certainly produce increased pressure on legislators in both parties to offer a fix, namely to restore spending to key areas.

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This will help to restore consumer confidence, which is key to the revival of the overall economy.

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