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Published 2/6/2009 by sarahbethparker at CNN Political Ticker

Ohio Republican Sen. George Voinovich has dropped out of bipartisan negotiations for an economic stimulus bill. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Ohio Republican Sen. George Voinovich has dropped out of bipartisan negotiations for an economic stimulus bill, a potentially ominous sign for President Obama’s top priority. According to a Voinovich aide, following a meeting of Republican negotiators this afternoon [...] (link)

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