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laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 28 Apr 10

[i] Interest groups are sounding the alarm that President Obama's newly created debt commission could start hacking away at Social Security benefits in the name of closing the budget gap. As the 18-member panel held its...

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Has politics invaded science?

debrakcarey @debrakcarey (19887) • United States 12 Nov 09

I try to always look at both sides of any story before I make up my mind. Seems logical to do so. Isn't it necessary to do so when you claim to have any knowledge on any subject? Most certainly scientific knowledge. I learned...

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Bail out recievers are still donating or is it buying?

lilwonders @lilwonders456 (8214) • United States 10 Feb 09

Their companies are in danger of going under....they had to take a bail out from the federal gov.....but that has not stopped them from donating big bucks to their favorite politicans. Or stopped the politicans from taking the...

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What will lobbyist role be in Obama presidency?

lilwonders @lilwonders456 (8214) • United States 7 Nov 08

On the campaign trail Obama talked really hard about lobbyist and special interest groups. He promised to minimize their influence with our elected officials. Do you think he will do this? If so how do you think he will accomplish...

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Time to remove tax exempt status from religious organizations!

speakeasy @speakeasy (4171) • United States 26 Sep 08

I have said it before and I will say it again - any religious organization which WILLFULLY and KNOWINGLY breaks the law governing their tax-exempt status should have that tax-exemption removed and start paying taxes. A group of...

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songbirdnaimh @songbirdnaimh (1422) • United States 12 May 07

Do you belong to any special interest groups on myspace? One of the groups I belong to is specific for my age group (which is over 40). I've met a lot of wonderful people there, including my sweetie!

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