The key to the R-series' superb sound reproduction is the precise control of the inevitable vibrations created by sound waves.

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Both plans will face a key test on Wednesday when John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Harry Reid (D-Nev.) plan to bring their proposals to the floors of their respective chambers for a vote.

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In fact, a key GOP leader, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) had made noise about such an increase before, as part of his 2012 budget proposal.

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That could cut the Gordian knot of immigration reform: America will be yearning for more immigrants, documented or not. 4% growth (somewhat less, actually) makes Social Security and Medicare solvent for as far as the eye can see. 4% growth is the key to the goal of Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to rebrand the GOP as the Great Opportunity Party.

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Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Me.), an important moderate who is courted by Democrats for key votes, was particularly interested in reducing the S-corp self-employment tax impact on small-business job creators.

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R. 5986, which includes key measures to bolster domestic manufacturing and strengthen our economic ties with sub-Saharan Africa and Central America.

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