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12/23/10

Survivor-The President out-witted, out-played and out-lasted the Republicans!

A big hand to Harry Reid as well!-Mem

Blame The Lame Duck: Republicans Find A New Reason For 'No' Votes
Jillian Rayfield | December 23, 2010, 8:37AM

This year's lame duck Congress has been described as the most productive since World War II, with the passage of a tax cuts deal, a repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, ratification of the new START treaty, and the passage of a bill to provide health care to 9/11 first responders.

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12/23/10

Survivor-The President out-witted, out-played and out-lasted the Republicans!