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Friday, April 8, 2011

The Truth About the Threatened Government Shut-down

Threatening to shut down the U.S. government, when -- as this video alleges -- the government has plenty of money is the height of irresponsibility and craven chutzpah. The Republican Party is engaging in shenanigans of the worst kind. Doubtless there are members of Congress who sincerely believe they are fighting irresponsible spending. But to claim there is not enough money to prevent a government "shut-down" is outrageous.



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