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Spin Control archive for Feb. 9, 2009

MONDAY, FEB. 9, 2009

'One man's pork...

...is another man's wise investment in the local infrastructure." -- Tom Foley, former House speaker.We are reminded of that quote in listening to President Obama's press conference, in which the prez said there are no earmarks in the economic stimulus package.PolitiFact says that ain't exactly…

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You cut the budget

Congress and the Legislature are spending most of their waking hours wrestling with the budget...and the general public is spending most of its waking hours criticizing what they've done (or not done) so far.Here are a couple of chances to show you could do a…

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