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Mr McConnell, however, demurs, arguing that earmarks account for a negligible share of the deficit and provide a useful check on the president's discretion over spending.
ECONOMIST: Congress
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By leading with a reform platform, based on the concepts of transparency, accountability and thrift, Republicans can inspire the best of the Tea Party, find common cause with independent voters, and motivate traditional GOP supporters, giving themselves a chance to regain the trust of the American people, recapture the Congress, and provide a necessary check to the Obama White House.
CNN: Commentary: How GOP can manage Tea Party
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"We've listened to our clients' feedback and will provide the convenience and security of check cards at no additional charge as part of all of our checking accounts, " said Brad Dinsmore, a consumer-banking executive at SunTrust.
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