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From NBC's Mark MurrayLast week, the AP reported that some Democrats, including Rep. Barney Frank, were criticizing Obama for not being more assertive when it comes to the country's economic crisis. But the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds that a whopping 75 percent of respondents believe that the president-elect has had the right level of involvement in making policy. That's compared with just 12 percent who think that Obama has become too involved, and 11 percent...( ...
In Defense of Teasing
In Defense of Teasing
nytimes.com — A FEW YEARS AGO my daughters and I were searching for sand crabs on a white-sand beach near Monterey. A group of sixth graders descended on us, clad in the blue trousers and pressed white shirts of their parochial school. Once lost in the sounds of ... (more) In Defense of Teasing
NBC/WSJ poll shows split on bailout
firstread.msnbc.msn.com — From NBC's Mark MurrayAmericans are split on the federal government giving federal aid to prevent the U.S. auto industry from failing and going bankrupt, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. In the survey, 46 percent say they approve ... (more) NBC/WSJ poll shows split on bailout
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75% of public think Obama has had the right level of involvement in making federal policy as president elect
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truthFrom MSNBC's First Read: Last week, the AP reported that some Democrats, including Rep. Barney Frank, were criticizing Obama for not being more assertive when it comes to the country's economic crisis. But the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds that a whopping 75 percent of respondents believe that the president-elect has had the right level of involvement in making policy. That's compared with just 12 percent who think that Obama has become too involved, and 11 percent who say -- as Frank did -- that he has not been involved enough. ...

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