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Robert Gibbs is the White House Press Secretary.

Recent statements involving Robert Gibbs

A request for "an increase in troops sat on desks in this White House (during the presidency of George W. Bush), including the vice president's, for more than eight months, a resource request filled by President Obama in March."

The Republican leadership's budget proposal "doesn't contain any numbers."

"A middle-class family donates $1 to charity, they get 15 cents off their income tax. Bill Gates donates $1 to charity, he takes 35 cents off his income tax."

"There are no earmarks" in the stimulus bill.

Recent stories featuring Robert Gibbs

A budget proposal, but without numbers:

The GOP budget proposal doesn't include estimates of revenues or expenses.

Withdrawal of Gregg creates Truth-O-Meter dilemma:

EDITOR'S NOTE: The withdrawal of Sen. Judd Gregg as Obama's nominee for commerce secretary creates a tricky situation for us. Here's how we're dealing with it.

Your guide to the economic stimulus bill:

For two weeks, you've heard claims that the bill includes lots of goodies — millions for Filipino veterans, ACORN and programs for sexually transmitted diseases. We sort out the truth.

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