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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (111059)	8/20/2011 5:23:59 PM
From: Carolyn	4 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224755

I didn't know Perry controlled the weather.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (111059)	8/20/2011 10:28:03 PM
From: Hope Praytochange	1 Recommendation Respond to of 224755

Separate from the internal dynamics of the committee, each of the members has favorite causes or industry allies, which could influence their opinions on cutting spending or raising revenue. For instance, Senator Patty Murray of Washington, a Democratic member, has long promoted the interests of Boeing, taking in more than $172,000 in donations from the company or its executives during her career. Mrs. Murray once ran an ad boasting about how she helped Boeing win a $40 billion Air Force contract for its aerial-refueling tankers.