Greene : Dulles failed to find a way to avoid forced spending cuts . He says Republican can usually ignore Congress ' constant barking at moon . Not this time . This time Obama and Congress failure to compromise hits people more directly at home . Bob Greene : Even if it was in a 'smoke-filled '' back room , leaders used to be able to make a deal .
Bob Greene : Washington failed to find a way to avoid forced spending cuts . He says Americans can usually ignore Congress ' constant barking at moon . Not this time . This time Obama and Congress failure to compromise hits people more directly at home . Greene : Even if it was in a 'smoke-filled '' back room , leaders used to be able to make a deal .