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The economic blame game
Charles Krauthammer believes that Barack Obama will "own" the bad economy within six months, at which point he will be unable to deflect blame to George W. Bush: By mid-year it becomes his. I mean, everything is blamed on the predecessor at the beginning, as you should. And this always ...
The Gaza blame game - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — Discuss Article Refuse to recognize Israel. Remind the world that the establishment of Israel in 1948 was... accompanied by the often violent displacement of 700,000 Palestinians, but ignore the fact that more than 60 years have gone by, making it a bit ... (more) The Gaza blame game - Los Angeles Times
An economic game plan emerges
politico.com — Obama will meet Thursday with the Senate Finance Committee regarding the $775 billion package.... (more) An economic game plan emerges
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