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I understand that Republicans-running-against-Obamacare-in-order-to-save-Medicare is a clever jujitsu. But how long will they play out that argument before they get back to the economy?
Jennifer Granholm
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Jennifer Granholm
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: February 5
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