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. . . Congressional Republicans are using a government – paid videotaped message from President Bush to parry Democratic attacks against them concerning Social Security and prescription drugs for Medicare. The Libertarian Party is looking to spoil a few good elections. Max Cleland (D – Ga.), Max Baucus (D – Mont.) and Tim Hutchinson (R – Ark.) and Reps. Why? The lawmakers, now in recess, can show the videotapes to constituents in town hall meetings.