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onthehillblog.blogspot.com - 10/22/2009

Watchdogs Call GOP Amendment To Consumer Bill A 'Direct Conflict of Interest'

— onthehillblog.blogspot.com — Two Washington watchdog groups are calling out a California Republican House member for his amendment to consumer... protection legislation as a "direct conflict of interest." (more) Watchdogs Call GOP Amendment To Consumer Bill A 'Direct ...

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