Cut the salaries (over $170,000 each) all of the Washington Senators, congressman, and their staff (OK, they get less) and expense budget. Obama can make do with e-mails and photoconferencing, he doesn't have to leave the white house with an entourage of black cars and secret service. Ground air force one, no trips to Camp David, no health care, no pension contributions until this is solved. Close their buildings, turn off the lights, the security guards etc. and see how fast they figure things out.

but that won't happen.