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Cantor: 'If theres ever a time for protectionism, this is it' (video)
youtube.com - 5/7/2009
Cantor: 'If theres ever a time for protectionism, this is it' (video)
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Rep. Eric Cantor (VA-07) spoke at a press conference on the Keep Terrorists Out of America Act (May 7, 2009)
rollcall.com - 5/13/2009
Cantor’s Fine Line
— rollcall.com — As believers in a strong two-party system, we support Republican efforts to “rebrand,” “reach out” to the... public and develop new ideas. But political work, such as that being done by the National Council for a New America created by House Minority ... (more) Cantor’s Fine Line

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Cantor Caves: Republicans Will Be ‘Listening’ To Rush Limbaugh, Not The American Public
thinkprogress.org - 5/6/2009
Cantor Caves: Republicans Will Be ‘Listening’ To Rush Limbaugh, Not The American Public
— thinkprogress.org — Last week, Republicans kicked off their National Council for a New America, an attempt to revive the... image of the GOP . One of the leading participants, former governor Jeb Bush, said that it was time for Republicans to “ listen first , to ... (more) Cantor Caves: Republicans Will Be ‘Listening’ To Rush ...

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huffingtonpost.com - 5/6/2009
Cantor Bows To Rush: "This Is Not A Listening Tour" (VIDEO)
— huffingtonpost.com — Rep. Eric Cantor led a much-publicized GOP listening tour this past weekend -- or so we all... thought. "What we're trying to do here today is kick off a series of town hall forums so that we can get back to listening to the people," Cantor told CNN ... (more) Cantor Bows To Rush: "This Is Not A Listening Tour" (VIDEO)

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Politics Daily:  GOP's 'Keep Terrorists Out of America' Act Says Thanks, But No Thanks

Ace of Spades HQ:  "The Keep Terrorists Out of America" Bill

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GOP's 'Keep Terrorists Out of America' Act Says Thanks, But No Thanks
Politics Daily — Filed under: Democrats, Republicans, Barack Obama, Terror, Obama Administration, National SecurityThe "not in my backyard" crowd speaks again. I mean, after all, this isn't a windmill or another transmission line. We're talking about terror suspect currently housed at Guantanamo Bay. And who wants a bunch of Al Qaeda-types near their home? Anyone? Maybe Rep. Jack Murtha, D-Pa. Anyone else? A lot of Republicans certainly don't, either. Top House Republicans today introduced a bill that would block the transfer or release into the United States of any Gitmo detainees. It requires pre-approval from governors and state ...

"The Keep Terrorists Out of America" Bill
Ace of Spades HQ — "The Keep Terrorists Out of America" Bill "If there's ever time for protectionism, this is it," says Rep. Cantor. A tipster explains by email: he Keep Terrorists Out of America Act was revealed today, sponsored by House Republicans. The Keep Terrorists Out of America Act requires pre-approval from governors and state legislatures to transfer or release any terrorist detainee into their respective state. The legislation establishes strict criteria and certification standards that must be met before any detainee is released into the United States. Boehner offers this list of the top ten most dangerous terrorists at Gitmo. ...

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