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Lamar Alexander finally hits the big time

Posted By katie allison granju

You know you’re somebody when you’re “quoted” in The Onion, as our very own senator is in this piece entitled “Senate Meets at Coffee Shop to Brainstorm Legislation” (note to those unfamiliar with The Onion: this is satire):

While nearly every senator interviewed said they were pleased with the new legislative ideas and were looking forward to regular Tuesday Senatorial Spitball Sessions at Karma, all agreed that the free and supportive process led to a unique sense of camaraderie.

“My esteemed colleagues are a wonderful, creative group of people,” said Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN). “And I must say, I’ve never had so much fun cutting funding for inner-city pediatric health clinics in my life.”

Hat tip to A.C. Kleinheider

Jan 14th, 2008

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