Noonan: Americans have reached a consensus. What's lacking is trust.

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

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Americans lack trust that government will act in good faith, which is part of why they're anxious. They look at every bill, proposal and idea with an eye to hidden horrors.

The good news is the new consensus that America must move forward in a new way to get spending under control. The bad news is we don't trust Washington to do it. And in the end, only Washington can. Full Essay

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