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6. It must be this...

Reply to diabeticman (Original post)

Tue Feb 12, 2013, 10:42 PM

Feb 2013

"The newest push on the part of lawmakers revolves around a clothing accessory - an attention-grabbing orange lapel pin that more than three dozen lawmakers will wear to signify their intent to "put their country first - ahead of party."

The initiative by members of the self-described "Problem Solvers Caucus" is sponsored by the group No Labels..."

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-new-traditions-state-of-the-union-20130212,0,1946495.story

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watching the SOTU what's with the PINS? [View all] diabeticman Feb 2013 OP

The green ribbons - I think - are in memory of Sandy Hook. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2013 #1

Coburn was...surprised me. nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #5

The black-and-white pins are for the attack that wounded ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #2

Sandy Hook liberal N proud Feb 2013 #3

Sandy hook nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #4

It must be this... procon Feb 2013 #6