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White House Debunks 7 Green Stimulus Bill Myths

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Ever since Obama's stimulus bill was first announced, false rumors an melodramatic criticism (Bobby Jindal and his made-up train to Disneyland, anyone?) have spread like wildfire--and they haven't let up yet. Full Article at Treehugger

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  1. That was back in February, less than a month after the president was sworn into office, the first time he visits our state ... And I was pragmatic, I think, about what we needed to do. Everybody knew the bill was going to pass.
    Charlie Crist – Charlie Crist SOURCE: CNN 3 weeks ago
  2. I didn't endorse it. I didn't even have a vote on the darned thing
    Charlie Crist – Charlie Crist SOURCE: CNN 3 weeks ago
  3. We know it’s important to pass this stimulus package
    Charlie Crist – Charlie Crist SOURCE: Newsweek 3 weeks ago
  4. Obviously when you do $6 billion, a significant amount would go to Hanford because it’s one of the largest (cleanup) projects
    Patty Murray – Patty Murray SOURCE: SpokesmanReview.com 4 weeks ago
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