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Wednesday, June 4, 2008 12:00 AM

Barack Obama's epic win

The young senator makes history not only in terms of race, while a determined Hillary Clinton delays the inevitable a bit longer.
By Walter Shapiro

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  • Wednesday, June 4, 2008 08:25 AM

    As to saying Government should only pay for current expenses

    That is like saying your salary should only pay for food, water and a roof over your head.

    A certain amount has to go towards expanding on what you have got - and building up a safety fund to ensure that when the shit hits the fan (For example, in New Orleans with Katrina) you don't have to borrow money or raise taxes to cover it.

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