The current gridlock in congress is representative of the people who put the people in office.  Among the populace no one can agree and the very people that are voted into office carry that with them.  The other factor in the equation is the disproportionate influence from lobbyists representing special interests.  If the loudest voice our representatives hear is that of the lobbyists then naughty on the represented for not raising a louder voice.  No amount of money provided by special interests to congressional campaign funds can override the voting power of an active constituency.....get off your ass and do something! Call, write, email your reps!