Obama's stimulus and health-care reform bills both
a. were passed with broad bipartisan support.
b. were blocked by Democratic opposition.
c. passed with only Democratic support and bipartisan opposition.
d. reversed promises he had made during the campaign.
ANS: c
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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