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Democrats “Going It Alone” on Health Care; Is Obama Coming, Too?

• August 21, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in American Politics, Bailouts, Class, Democrats, Democrats in Name Only, Health, History, Obama Administration, The Economy, The Stimulus Bill
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