Mr. Nesbitt, with the governor's support, has been leading efforts to extend a package of financial and other benefits to state residents called to active military service.
He also wants to extend a package of expiring trade laws, including a textile provision that helps Haiti and other preferences for the poorest countries.
And any Democrat who didn't pursue that goal — who saw value, say, in cooperating with Republicans on a deal to reduce farm subsidies or to extend a package of tax credits — needed to be taught a lesson.
President Obama on Wednesday extended a modest package of benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees, a move that will make them eligible for day care, travel and relocation allowances, employee assistance programs and, in some cases, enable them to inherit retirement benefits.
Last week, President Obama extended a modest package of benefits — including day care and relocation allowances — to all partners of federal employees.
The IMF, which has been trying to extend a generous package of aid to Egypt since revolution pitched the country into turmoil two years ago, may have similar concerns.
As well as reducing the weight of its cars, it is now extending across its range a package of fuel-saving tricks called "Efficient Dynamics".
The U.S. extended a $1.6 billion aid package.
Then each extends a massive penis, about one-third the length of its body, and deposits a package of sperm on its partner's back.
The provision is part of a package of legislative amendments intended to ease restrictions on foreigners visiting or working in Russia by, among other things, offering extended visas.
