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Senate reaches deal on stimulus?

Democrats have reportedly secured the Republican votes they need to pass the bill, but there's still pressure being brought to bear against the defectors.
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    The Republican Strategy of Shooting Oneself in the Foot

    To punish Specter, the Republicans will run a wingnut against him that will surely lose against a Democratic opponent? That's amazing.

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