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The sound's friendliness to notions of racial integration gave it a progressive edge, but more than that it was boundlessly fun and propulsive, marked by an up-down beat that compelled audiences to jump around.
Continental, Experimental Andy Battaglia 2011
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Sure was fun watching the Repukes ostentatiously look at their fingernails, etc., while the crowd applauded … although I do agree all that up-down is unnecessary and distracting.
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Not according to House Republicans who refuse to consider the proposal or give Congress the opportunity for an up-down vote.
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.: The GOP's Ongoing Lack of Respect Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. 2011
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Will I see you calling for “up-down” votes on Presidential nominees?
Congress Is Ready to Push Ahead on Economic Plan - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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Not according to House Republicans who refuse to consider the proposal or give Congress the opportunity for an up-down vote.
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.: The GOP's Ongoing Lack of Respect Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. 2011
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Not according to House Republicans who refuse to consider the proposal or give Congress the opportunity for an up-down vote.
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.: The GOP's Ongoing Lack of Respect Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. 2011
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Some TVs come with a second, smaller remote that contains just the buttons for the most basic functions, such as up-down buttons for channels, volume, and power.
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The first thing that has to be done is to allow readers not logged in to see the up-down votes.
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Not according to House Republicans who refuse to consider the proposal or give Congress the opportunity for an up-down vote.
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.: The GOP's Ongoing Lack of Respect Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. 2011
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The sound's friendliness to notions of racial integration gave it a progressive edge, but more than that it was boundlessly fun and propulsive, marked by an up-down beat that compelled audiences to jump around.
Continental, Experimental Andy Battaglia 2011
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