news.firedoglake.com - 10/16/2009
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Based on this interview by Mike Stark , Arkansas Sen. Mark Pryor apparently would not join a Republican filibuster of health care reform legislation, barring something “completely objectionable.”
STARK: Is there any chance you would join with the Republicans to stop health ...
digbysblog.blogspot.com - 10/16/2009
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digbysblog.blogspot.com —
Here's a little tidbit. Blanche Lincoln's Arkansas partner,
David Mark Pryor, says he won't join Republicans in
a filibuster of health care reform unless something "crazy" happens.
(more)
Hullabaloo - Unless It Gets Crazy
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