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Coble opposed bailout

Congressman Howard Coble was among the Republicans who voted against the bailout plan. His vote was influenced by constituent comments.

"The phone just literally rang off the hook, and it ran 90-to-95 percent in opposition," Coble said.

Coble said that he didn't think the rush the administration was pushing was necessary.

"I just don't believe the sky is going to fall," Coble said.

Congressmen, he said, will likely be called back to Washington later in the week to take another crack at the bill.

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no bail out said:

Thank you Congressman Coble!

I was one of the thousands that emailed and phoned you. I do feel that you properly represented our voice.

Anonymous said:

Only 3 out of 13 NC Congress men/women voted for the bailout.

Mark Binker said:

I don't know who left the anonymous comment above, but they're wrong. Four congressmen from North Carolina - Bob Etheridge, Brad Miller, David Price, Melvin Watt - voted for the bailout.

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