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breitbart.com - 11/15/2008
Mayors of Philadelphia, Phoenix seek bailout share
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Three big city mayors asked the federal government Friday to use a portion of the $700 billion financial bailout to assist struggling cities. The mayors sought help with their pension costs, infrastructure investment and cash-flow problems stemming from the global financial ...

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Sister Toldjah — ... news: Mayors of Philadelphia, Phoenix seek bailout share. One question: Where the hell’s my share? Hey, as long as everyone’s got their hands out … ...

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The Agitator — Big city mayors lining up at the bailout trough. Politico says Obama considering medical marijuana opponent, recovering addict for drug czar position. Fear the ex-addict who enters the public policy debate to “prevent others from making my mistakes.” Penguin escape. Thing is, it would likely lose by a huge margin if ever put to a popular vote. Shocking! Get this kid a uniform and a balcony. Ninety-three days in jail for . . . illegal outdoor furniture? ...

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