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Tx4obama

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Mon Apr 23, 2012, 05:50 PM Apr 2012

When you hear a Republican say Obama has not 'passed' a budget - here are some facts



Fact Sheet Responding to Republican “No Budget” Claims
http://democrats.senate.gov/2012/01/24/fact-sheet-responding-to-republican-no-budget-claims/


GOP Senators Agree: Senate Passed ‘Budget Agreement’ In August (2011)
... <SNIP> ... The Budget Control Act, passed by the Senate in August, set the federal budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 – a fact acknowledged in recent months by leading Senate Republicans: ... <SNIP>

http://democrats.senate.gov/2012/01/24/gop-senators-agree-senate-passed-%E2%80%98budget-agreement%E2%80%99-in-august/

Note: President's do NOT pass budgets, that is the job of Congress.


p.s. I've posted the info above because every time I go looking for the links it takes me forever to find them,
so now maybe with them here at DU it'll be easier next time

The post below regarding Palin's 'talking point' prompted me to go find the links above.

Sarah Palin comes up with the "looniest talking point ever." Gee, again?
http://theimmoralminority.blogspot.com/2012/04/sarah-palin-comes-up-with-looniest.html

She's still as nutty and misinformed as ever!


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When you hear a Republican say Obama has not 'passed' a budget - here are some facts (Original Post) Tx4obama Apr 2012 OP
Thanks, I'll use this. And it shows how important it is to get out the vote for these seats. freshwest Apr 2012 #1
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