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thenation.com - 2/11/2009
Today in The Nation: Strengthening the Stimulus
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John Nichols Progressive Democrats and President Obama back restoring some of the stimulus funding that was recklessly cut by the Senate. No More Mr. Nice Guy Confirm Solis Now Obama's Sense of Urgency
rasmussenreports.com - 2/11/2009
67% Say They Could Do A Better Job On The Economy Than Congress
— rasmussenreports.com — When it comes to the nation’s economic issues, 67% of U.S. voters have more confidence in their... own judgment than they do in the average member of Congress. Nineteen percent (19%) trust members of Congress more, according to a new Rasmussen Reports ... (more) 67% Say They Could Do A Better Job On The Economy Than ...

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thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 2/11/2009
It's a Deal. Uh, Maybe Not. Maybe a Little Premature
— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — Despite the Senate leadership believing it had a deal, the House was still not publicly on board.... (more) It's a Deal. Uh, Maybe Not. Maybe a Little Premature

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Congressman Gives Speech in Front of Pelosi's Office: 'There Are More Shady Deals Going on Behind Closed Doors'
businessandmedia.org - 2/11/2009
Congressman Gives Speech in Front of Pelosi's Office: 'There Are More Shady Deals Going on ...
— businessandmedia.org — Chairman of Republican Study Committee Rep. Tom Price blasts congressional leaders for not making the stimulus bill... negotiations open to the public. (more) Congressman Gives Speech in Front of Pelosi's Office: ...

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The Republic of T.:  Hire Hilda Solis, Already

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Hire Hilda Solis, Already
The Republic of T. — ... as we rebuild our infrastructure and our economy (see the jobs numbers above) — things that progressives are now fighting to restore to the recovery package. ...

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