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ProSense

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4. Well, this is

Reply to libtodeath (Reply #1)

Fri Mar 30, 2012, 09:51 AM

Mar 2012

getting about as much attention as the Progressive Caucus budget.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002488743

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002492604

If anyone believe these proposals have no chance of passing, how does anyone think a public option or single payer will?

Frankly, if unions and the Occupy movement join foreces, there is a much better chance of passing Harkin's bill. At the very least, getting it to a vote and strengthen the case for a Democratic House and Senate.

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Get money into the hands of those that will spend it libtodeath Mar 2012 #1

Well, this is ProSense Mar 2012 #4

That would be a start. bemildred Mar 2012 #2

Changed the title ProSense Mar 2012 #3

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Give me that and scrap our current "free trade" agreements DefenseLawyer Mar 2012 #6

Kick ProSense Apr 2012 #7

K&R. Good start, Sen. Harkin. Don't let 'em negotiate it down to nothin'. n/t Beartracks Apr 2012 #8