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Palin says U.S. spends three times more on entitlements and debt service than on defense

July 9, 2010

"We spend three times more on entitlements and debt services than we do on defense."

Olbermann says oil and gas subsidies account for 88 percent of all federal subsidies

July 9, 2010

"Subsidies for oil and gas companies make up 88 percent of all federal subsidies. Just cutting the oil and gas subsidies out would save the…

Texas Democratic Party chairman says Rep. Ken Legler voted against installing generators and fire sprinklers in nursing homes

July 9, 2010

Says Rep. Ken Legler "voted against installing fire sprinklers and emergency power generators in nursing homes."

Barnes now opposes some of the business tax breaks that he once supported

July 9, 2010

On tax breaks for businesses

Raimondo says hers is the only venture capital company in Rhode Island

July 9, 2010

The company I created, Point Judith Capital, "is the only venture capital firm in Rhode Island."

Alex Sink says Florida’s grad rates are low

July 8, 2010

"Florida’s high school graduation rate falls well below the national average."

Senate candidate Mark Kirk says rival gave mobsters bank loans

July 8, 2010

"At his father's bank, Alexi made tens of millions in risky loans to convicted mobsters. Then, the bank collapsed."

Alexi Giannoulias says Kirk mixed politics and military service

July 8, 2010

"He (Kirk) did violate Pentagon rules, twice actually, for improperly mingling politics with his military service."

Illinois GOP Senate candidate Mark Kirk smears opponent with BP link

July 8, 2010

"Alexi Giannoulias' top aide was a longtime BP lobbyist."

Jan Brewer says law enforcement supports Arizona’s immigration law

July 8, 2010

"Law enforcement in the state of Arizona supports" the state's new immigration law.

Insurance commissioner candidate Hudgens says office can’t do “squat” about health care

July 8, 2010

"The insurance commissioner can’t do squat about health care."

Chiles needs schooling on education rankings

July 7, 2010

"Today, Florida is in 50th place in spending on education."

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