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Thursday, February 5, 2009 12:00 AM

On stimulus, Dems ready to go it alone

Top Senate Democrats say they've got the votes to pass the bill as early as Thursday night, and are dismissing GOP concerns.
Christopher M. Matthews

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  • Thursday, February 5, 2009 02:44 PM

    @-- lakejohnson

    I agree with you completely but injecting money seems to be the only tool left. The Repubs aren't putting any alternatives forward, just engaging in a pissing contest on the details. Yes, this is a crap shoot.

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