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townhall.com - 1/29/2009
Matt Lewis: GOP Gaining Momentum?
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Kudos to House Republicans for sticking together and standing firm against the "stimulus".Is it just me, or does it seem like -- for the first time in a long time -- Republicans are starting to get their mojo back???...

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Matt Lewis: What Steele Means for the GOP
townhall.com - 2/2/2009
Matt Lewis: What Steele Means for the GOP
— townhall.com — Regardless of what you think about Michael Steele, it is clear that his election sends a message that the GOP is, at least, serious about change. In my estimation, after eight years of George W. Bush, that is an importa (more) Matt Lewis: What Steele Means for the GOP

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townhall.com - 1/28/2009
Matt Lewis: GOP: Stimulus a 'Back Door' to Universal Health Coverage
— townhall.com — From today's NYT:With little notice and no public hearings, House Democrats would create a temporary new entitlement allowing workers getting unemployment checks to qualify for Medicaid, the health program for... (more) Matt Lewis: GOP: Stimulus a 'Back Door' to Universal ...

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1/29: A House Divided
Blogometer — Right Wing News ' John Hawkins : "Rarely do I say this, but I am proud of the Republican Party today." Power Line 's John Hinderaker : "Congratulations to the House Republicans: all 177 voted against the Democrats' pork-fest bill. [...] For the Republicans, this vote is an important first step toward reclaiming the mantle of small(er) government and fiscal responsibility." RedState 's Erickson: "The House GOP held the line. They voted unanimously to oppose the Obama Stimulus Plan. The Democrats will now own this failure. [...] I'm giving a $22.00 donation to the National Republican Congressional Committee, the group that elects ...

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