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Rendell: Food stamps not welfare, but economic stimulus…
GrassrootsPA.com - 3/12/2009
Rendell: Food stamps not welfare, but economic stimulus…
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Rendell: Food stamps not welfare, but economic stimulus… Seek government help for the good of the country… Stimulus sends $84M to NEPA schools…
politico.com - 3/12/2009
Rendell: Steele's 'days are numbered'
— politico.com — "I just think that those who control the Republican Party don't want a big tent," Rendell says. ... (more) Rendell: Steele's 'days are numbered'

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Got Food Stamps? Here's Your Free Cell Phone! (video)
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liveleak.com - 3/6/2009
Got Food Stamps? Here's Your Free Cell Phone! (video)
— liveleak.com — This is a commercial that has been running in Georgia over the past week or so. I... am absolutely stunned. How in the hell did we get to this point? A free cell phone, given to you by the government? WTF? I bet this stuck in the spendiferous package ... (more) Got Food Stamps? Here's Your Free Cell Phone! (video)

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politico.com - 3/12/2009
Rendell: Steele probably toast
— politico.com — Ed Rendell, who knows a thing or two about gaffes, tells reporters : "Michael Steele's days are... numbered,” Rendell said. “Fortunately for us, his days are numbered."   ALSO: "He's in trouble because I just think ... (more) Rendell: Steele probably toast

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