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“Bush may be a strong leader in the war on terrorism, but on budget deficits he is missing-in-action.”

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Jim Cooper is an American politician who has served as a U.S. Representative from Tennessee's 5th congressional district. Born in June 1954, he has been active in politics for several decades. more

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