Sebelius Smooth in Ways and Means Debut


	Sebelius Smooth in Ways and Means Debut

Newzworth

6-17-2009 2:16 AM

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universal healthcare, single-payer, socialized medicine

Newzworth says:

(Audio) Wilkow Majority – Truth of Single-Payer Healthcare Plan Exposed- Sebilius, Rangel, Grassley All But Throw White Flag (6/16/09) | MediaSplatters http://bit.ly/ZRF4h

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6-17-2009 11:39 AM

ColoradoRight

She's the secretary of the Department of Helpless, Hopeless and Stupid - of course she doesn't think people can actually take care of themselves.

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