Walter Hudson

North Star Tea Party Patriots

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Co-Founder of Minnesota's North Star Tea Party Patriots and blogger at Fightin' Words

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Democrats wanted a spending freeze, while Republicans demanded $61 billion in cuts.  The final agreement was $39 billion, and the Republicans dropped efforts to undercut healthcare…

Winners and Losers in the Budget Shutdown Showdown

Democrats wanted a spending freeze, while Republicans demanded $61 billion in cuts.  The final agreement was $39 billion, and the Republicans dropped efforts to undercut healthcare…

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The government shutdown was averted on Friday night with only an hour to spare. Even though details have not been revealed, both sides claim victory.

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