Opposition Republicans responded to the latest figures by focusing on specific sectors that continue to lag and renewing their assertions that steps President Obama has taken since he came to office, such as the $787 billion stimulus, have had little impact on the economy.

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I think assertions of national identity and independence are often predicated on differentiation from others.

我想对国家身份和独立的断言,基础常常是与他者的区分。

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It's assertions of truth.

它维护了真相。

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