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Democrat turns to the White Stripes for inspiration

In a bid to make her point, congresswoman Donna Edwards employed the lyrics of Jack White to take the Republicans to taskIt's not often that rock'n'roll springs from the floor of the House of Representatives, but that's what happened when congresswoman Donna Edwards quoted the White Stripes during her time at the podium. Railing against the Republicans during a debate about the possible shutdown of federal government, Edwards quoted the band's 2007 song Cause and Effect, saying: "I guess you hav...

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15:39 on April 12 2011

White Stripes' 'Effect And Cause' quoted by US congresswoman

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15:41 on April 12 2011

Democrat turns to the White Stripes for inspiration

Guardian Music — In a bid to make her point, congresswoman Donna Edwards employed the lyrics of Jack White to take the Republicans to taskIt's not often that rock'n'roll springs from the ... more info

The White Stripes Jack White

19:00 on April 13 2011

Let the White Stripes write your next speech

Guardian Music — Congresswoman Donna Edwards quoted the Detroit band's lyrics in a key speech. Could other public figures follow her lead?Last week, the US House of Representatives was si... more info

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16:04 on April 11 2011