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GOP offers mixed reaction to stimulus bill

 
Obama signed the stimulus bill in Colorado Tuesday. (CNN) — As President Obama signed the $787 billion economic stimulus bill, Republicans offered mixed views on whether they believe it will ultimately be effective. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele and House Republican Leader John Boehner both said the measure will fail to create jobs, while Florida [...] (link)

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