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On the recordMarch 18, 2009
The AIG bonuses make the president subject to the charge that he's living above the store, but not minding it.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Alexander critiques Obama's focus on other matters while AIG bonuses are a concern.

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