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"Political Connections" focuses on the intersection of politics and policy.

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Previously in Political Connections

• 03 29, 2008 The Cost of Stalemate
• 03 22, 2008 Biting the Hands
• 03 15, 2008 Wider Net, Leakier Boat
• 02 16, 2008 Political Connections - Mediator, Mobilizer, or Both?
• 02 09, 2008 Political Connections - Whose Coalition Is Bigger?

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