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April 12, 2010

Public Pushes Back vs. Govt Activism

Jeffrey Birnbaum, Washington Times

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Americans are said to be fickle. To hear some political experts talk, you'd think today's fast-paced life makes this morning's news obsolete by happy hour.

Don't believe it.

Americans are angry about Washington, and they aren't about to calm down soon. One reason: President Obama is determined to do more with government while a growing number of voters clearly want him to do less.

 

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