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...Bayh, who along with Nebraska Democrat Ben Nelson and Connecticut independent Joe Lieberman is one of the so-called Gang of 15, a coalition of moderate Democratic Senators, says it's all about the message: everything should circle back to the perilous economy. "Like getting health-care costs under control is important to the economy, and getting the deficit down," he says. "Sustainable sources of energy at reasonable prices is also important to the economy. Dealing with the financial crisis is obviously important to the economy. So what needs to be done is, Obama's got to move...
...Still, no matter how much charm Obama piles on and how popular the President or his agenda is nationally, politicians aren't likely to back anything that hurts their constituents. The bill could well hinge on tiny provisions that members want to see removed or modified. Nelson is already opposing Obama's budget because of education provisions that would end federal support for private student loans and divert the money into grants. NelNet, a private student-loan company in Lincoln, Neb., employs 1,000 people and could go out of business if the budget is enacted as Obama envisions...
...Good to see Pusar back in. Yale center Nelson, who is huge, is at the line. He makes one. Harvard 17, Yale...
...Harris fouls 6'10" Nelson, who makes one of two. Harvard 23, Yale...
...industries and $5 billion for a weatherization-assistance program that could save homeowners up to $350 per year on utilities. Van Jones, president of Green for All, made an impassioned plea to "give young people the chance to put down that handgun and pick up a caulking gun." Greg Nelson, official Middle Class Task Force liveblogger, commented on an argument among representatives from Portland, Ore., Los Angeles and Philly, who tried to out-green each other for the title of most environmentally friendly city. (See the top 10 green ideas...