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PhRMA may be exploiting the coalition to curry favor with the public and fend-off proposals for a new public health care plan, but proposals that expand affordable coverage to the neediest Americans should not be vetoed just because they bolster the profits of private industry.
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Survey USA has Clinton leading by 10 points: 24 hours till votes are counted in the California Democratic Primary, Hillary Clinton appears to fend-off a late charge from Barack Obama, 52% Clinton, 42% Obama, according to SurveyUSA's 13th and final pre-primary tracking poll.
Widely divergent final polls of the Democratic primary in California 2008
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Survey USA has Clinton leading by 10 points: 24 hours till votes are counted in the California Democratic Primary, Hillary Clinton appears to fend-off a late charge from Barack Obama, 52% Clinton, 42% Obama, according to SurveyUSA's 13th and final pre-primary tracking poll.
Widely divergent final polls of the Democratic primary in California 2008
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I don't seek the upper-hand and I do my best to fend-off someone else trying to get the upper-hand over me.
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And then lastly what are you actually doing to fend-off Verizon in terms of competitive offers?
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"Fire crews arrived on the scene at 8: 23 a.m., placing their fire engine in the fend-off position to shield personnel," Latham said.
EMSResponder.com: Top EMS News rss@emsresponder.com 2010
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"Fire crews arrived on the scene at 8: 23 a.m., placing their fire engine in the fend-off position to shield personnel," Latham said.
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"Fire crews arrived on the scene at 8: 23 a.m., placing their fire engine in the fend-off position to shield personnel," Latham said.
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"During the Four Nations it wasn't just the speed and power through his fend-off but also in tight situations his footwork was as quick and balanced as ever," Corvo said.
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"During the Four Nations it wasn't just the speed and power through his fend-off but also in tight situations his footwork was as quick and balanced as ever," Corvo said.
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