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Woerner
07-06-2004, 09:40 AM
President Bush adamantly opposes a Canadian drug Importation program, citing safety concerns. Several Republican party members who are also up for election this November have decided to promote importation as one of their campaign platforms. The worst news is these are battlegound states that could upset the Republican majority in Congress.

"Support for drug importation may help decide many of the 19 so- called battleground states, such as Florida and Ohio, which the Bush and Kerry campaigns say will decide the election. Control of Congress is also at stake, with the Republicans seeking to retain a 51-48 majority in the Senate."

"Members of Congress who vote representing the interests of their constituents are members of Congress who are re-elected,'' she said. ``We want members re-elected.''


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