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latimes.com - 1/29/2009
New political era? Same as the old one - Los Angeles Times
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Reporting from Washington -- Democrats talked about the jobs to come from modernizing the electric grid, weatherizing homes, and repairing roads and bridges. Republicans too had ideas for reviving the economy, focusing on tax cuts and carefully targeted spending. But many in the GOP also wanted ...
latimes.com - 1/22/2009
Sarah Palin may be shopping a book - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — Barnett declined to comment. But a variety of published sources, including the Hollywood Reporter, said that Barnett... was on board in helping to sell a Palin book. Presumably, the book would tell her side of the 2008 presidential election, when the ... (more) Sarah Palin may be shopping a book - Los Angeles Times

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latimes.com - 1/23/2009
Infrastructure: It's Job 1 to Americans - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — I'm a pollster and political consultant associated with Republican causes: the Contract with America, the "death tax"... and, of course, ending wasteful Washington spending. So why am I behind the new stimulus legislation -- the biggest spending bill ... (more) Infrastructure: It's Job 1 to Americans - Los Angeles Times

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Google ready to pursue its agenda in Washington - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com - 1/24/2009
Google ready to pursue its agenda in Washington - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — Google's executives and employees overwhelmingly supported Obama's candidacy, contributing more money than all but three companies or... universities. And only DreamWorks employees gave more toward inauguration festivities. Google Chief Executive Eric ... (more) Google ready to pursue its agenda in Washington - Los ...

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Who Are The 11 Democrats Who Voted Against Obama’s Economic Plan And Why Did They Do It?
Think Progress — ... And finally, freshman Rep. Minnick told the LA Times today that he comes from “a very conservative district” in Idaho and said many people in his district listened to talk radio. “They listen to everybody, of course, and I’m influenced by them,” Minnick said. ...

Torture Lover John Yoo Excoriates Obama For Banning Torture
The Hollywood Liberal — ... . And finally, freshman Rep. Minnick told the LA Times today that he comes from “a very conservative district” in Idaho and said many people in his district listened to talk radio. “They listen to everybody, of course, and I’m influenced by them ,” Minnick said. This entry was posted on Friday, January 30th, 2009 at 5:32 am and is filed under ...

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