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politicalnewslive.blogspot.com - 2/2/2009
Video: McCain On Obama Stimulus Plan
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Harry Smith spoke with Sen. John McCain about what changes the GOP would like to make to President Obama's stimulus plan.
Obama Says Not a ‘Moment to Spare’ on Stimulus Plan
nytimes.com - 1/28/2009
Obama Says Not a ‘Moment to Spare’ on Stimulus Plan
— nytimes.com — Hours before the House was expected to approve his plan, largely along partisan lines, the president met with business executives at the White House. > (more) Obama Says Not a ‘Moment to Spare’ on Stimulus Plan

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rasmussenreports.com - 2/4/2009
50% Say Stimulus Plan Likely to Make Things Worse
— rasmussenreports.com — Fifty percent (50%) of U.S. voters say the final economic recovery plan that emerges from Congress is at least somewhat likely to make things worse rather than better, but 39% say such an outcome is not likely ( see crosstabs ). Twenty-seven percent ... (more) 50% Say Stimulus Plan Likely to Make Things Worse

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theplumline.whorunsgov.com - 1/30/2009
Dems: House GOP’s Stimulus Plan Would Actually Raise Taxes For Many Americans
— theplumline.whorunsgov.com — GOP leaders -- led by John Boehner and Eric Cantor -- have spent days bashing the economic stimulus package being touted by President Obama and Democrats because it doesn't sufficiently cut taxes. But is it possible that the alternative plan ... (more) Dems: House GOP’s Stimulus Plan Would Actually Raise ...

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