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politico.com - 1/28/2009
GOP weapon: Obama earmarks pledge
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Some are using Obama’s pledge to keep earmarks out of the stimulus bill to criticize Dems.
The Pledge??? (video)
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youtube.com - 1/28/2009
The Pledge??? (video)
— youtube.com — Zo asks about the pledge made by celebrities, and answers libertarians... (more) The Pledge??? (video)
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politico.com - 2/2/2009
Obama team wants earmarks out of stimulus
— politico.com — The Obama administration wants it known that it's serious about keeping earmarks out of the stimulus plan.... (more) Obama team wants earmarks out of stimulus

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newsblaze.com - 1/29/2009
Pledge of Allegiance Becomes Pledge to Obama
— newsblaze.com — A parent in the Clark County School District of Las Vegas, Henderson area reported today that his... son, who is in 1st grade, came home yesterday saying that he didn't want to go back to school anymore. When asked why, the boy said that during the ... (more) Pledge of Allegiance Becomes Pledge to Obama

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Weekly Standard Blog — Palin launches SarahPAC. Republicans press Obama on his pledge to keep earmarks out of the stimulus package. Franken-Coleman trial gets off to a slow start. Chuck Schumer says Kirsten Gilibrand's "views will evolve" as senator. Democrats subpoena Karl Rove. Biden apologizes to John Roberts for making this snarky comment. Obama's RCP Job Approval: 63.3 percent.

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