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Progressive Democrats are targeting six moderate Republican senators. (CNN) — A coalition of progressive groups is targeting five Republican senators over President Obama's stimulus plan in a new television ad campaign launching Thursday, as the White House pushes back at the GOP over its lack of support for the package. The ads are set to air [...] (link)

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