He also pointed out that, as a lobbyist and well-known GOP operative on K Street, he personally supported Jeffords' Congressional campaigns. But that didn't matter because we continued to work with him on other issues, and had to work with him on other issues - education and the patients' bill of rights being the two primary examples, besides the budget and taxes. Calio and other administration officials are also trying to address some of the difficulties that have arisen between the White House and GOP moderates, especially with Democrats taking over the Senate this week. Calio said he is willing to accept whatever criticism comes his way, although he really doesn't see it as all that worthwhile. If there's finger pointing, it comes with the territory.
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