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From: The Washington Times | December 23, 2009
Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican on Tuesday, a startling defection from the majority party in the House that underscores the difficulties facing Democrats in midterm elections next year. Mr. Griffith, a 67-year-old radiation oncologist, blasted the Democratic leaderships' health care overhaul, saying the bill is bad for doctors and patients. "I believe our nation is at a crossroads and I can no longer align myself with a party that continues to pursue legislation that is bad for our country, hurts our economy and drives us further and further into debt," said the ...
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