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And Now We Wait...
righteousrantings.blogspot.com - 2/7/2009
And Now We Wait...
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The Senate went home today without a vote on the Stimulus-Response bill. So now we wait. And call . Give Specter, Snowe, and Collins extra special attention. They are the Republicans that are considering a career-ending aisle crossing. I would rather see it (not pass!) pass with no Republican ...
Nelson, Collins Slash Education Funding in Stimulus While Touting Stimulus’ Boost to Education
yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 2/9/2009
Nelson, Collins Slash Education Funding in Stimulus While Touting Stimulus’ Boost to Education
— yglesias.thinkprogress.org — I’m really shocked by the extent to which the architects of the Senate cuts to the recovery package aren’t being made to offer any kind of justification for their actions. And in the absence of pressure, they certainly aren’t ... (more) Nelson, Collins Slash Education Funding in Stimulus ...

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tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 2/12/2009
Source: Collins Strips Stim Bill Of Whistleblower Protections
— tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — Another great coup for the centrists! Sen. Susan Collins, the Maine GOP dealmaker who's been in the limelight this week for helping to pass a watered down stimulus, has been talking a good game about the need to avoid wasting taxpayer money. But ... (more) Source: Collins Strips Stim Bill Of Whistleblower ...

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npr.org - 2/9/2009
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
— npr.org — is a co-production of NPR and Chicago Public Radio | Privacy Policy (more) Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
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