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tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com - 2/10/2009

Do the Math: Three Scenarios

— tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com — Do the math, given these results (more or less): 1. To get the president's mandate to form... the next government, Benjamin Netanyahu, who has fewer seats than Tzipi Livni, will need to lock-down a majority of Knesset members, which means a coalition ... (more) Do the Math: Three Scenarios

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latimes.com - 2/16/2009

California's GOP lawmakers should do the budget math - Los Angeles Times

— latimes.com — From Sacramento -- The math seems pretty simple. But apparently it's too rigorous for many Republican politicians.... To avoid raising taxes and still balance the books in Sacramento, you'd have to virtually shut down state government. Some politicians ... (more) California's GOP lawmakers should do the budget math - ...

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The New York Times

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corner.nationalreview.com - 2/18/2009

The New York Times' Fuzzy Math

— corner.nationalreview.com — I've been under the weather so I'm just now getting around to addressing this New York Times... article, "Obama Gains Support From G.O.P. Governors," from earlier today: WASHINGTON -- President Obama must wish governors could vote in Congress: While ... (more) The New York Times' Fuzzy Math

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Republican National Committee

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