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[FORTUNE Features] After all, Congressional Republicans were vocal critics of domestic automakers in 2008 hearings where GOP lawmakers criticized the union work forces. But increasing their ties to GOP lawmakers has become more important since House Republicans took over the majority.

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[Autobaza for Auto Insurance] GOP offers more bills to limit Fannie, Freddie (Reuters ...: Reuters – Republican lawmakers on Friday proposed legislation to keep in place the dividends mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pay the government for taxpayer support, while capping the amount of aid they can get.

[TimesCall.com Longmont] Boulder County Republicans credited for ... - The Longmont Times-Call: What that says is that Dems are too stupid to vote for someone based on their credintials, they'll only vote for them if they have a D by their name, therefore you won't have any R's running for Commissioner (why run and spend all sorts of money when you know you'll lose?) Now if voted was by Ward then R's would have a legitimate shot in 1 and possibly 2 wards and could finally gain control of Boulder County and stop the ridiculous waste that has become Open Space...."let's by up raw land, and not let anyone use it, while our schools suffer - it's the Boulder County way!"

[Unemployed Friends 2.0] More confusion for PA Residents: Reducing Pennsylvania's ...: In several other states in recent months, including Michigan and Missouri, Republican lawmakers have paired measures to keep Extended Benefits with measures to reduce state benefits. If no law is passed, 45,000 Pennsylvanians will stop receiving EB checks after June 11.

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[kstp.com - Top Stories \ Front Page] Dayton, GOP Lawmakers No Closer To Agreement | KSTP TV ...: Governor Dayton agreed to a rare meeting with more than 100 lawmakers from the Republican Party. It was an effort by both sides to convince the other their view on the budget should prevail. 

[Capitol View] The Daily Digest | Capitol View | Minnesota Public Radio: Tidbit: This meeting probably is helpful to GOP legislative leaders. The members calling for deeper cuts, dubbed the Khmer Rouge by some lobbyists, will understand that it's not so simple as telling Dayton what to do.

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