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New radio ads to target pivotal stimulus senators

 

Published 2/8/2009 by sarahbethparker at CNN Political Ticker

New radio ads will begin airing in three states as early as Sunday to help counter criticism of a handful of Republican senators who have said they will support President Obama's economic recovery plan. (CNN) – New radio ads will begin airing in three states as early as Sunday to help counter criticism of a handful [...] (link)

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