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The Fix: The Politics of the Joe Wilson Vote

Source: Washington Post

Los Angeles : CA : USA | 2 months ago

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Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, September 16, 2009; 11:50 AM The vote taken Tuesday to formally rebuke Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) for his now infamous "You lie" outburst during President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress proved -- yet again -- that...

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News Source: Washington Post | 2 months ago

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