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I have great respect for former Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), but he neglects many critical points. Conservative governments in Europe (Germany, Britain, France) pursue a new $1.5 trillion bailout for big banks, but where is their $1.5 trillion proposal for more jobs, and why do Republicans oppose and obstruct every major new jobs program? Why do they oppose healthcare reform that would lower the deficit, such as the public option, and campaign-finance reform that would limit the ability of special interests to buy the tax loopholes and spending that raise the deficit?

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