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McCain, Others Offer Stimulus Alternative

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
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A group of GOP Senators suggest a $445 billion plan to boost the economy instead of the Obama-backed $885 billion proposal.

Half of the plan consists of tax cuts. Read McCain's remarks on the Senate floor here.

Plus: Comes as he has been asking his backers to sign a "Vote No" petition on the stimulus.

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