But the bird is big and we've still got a lot of tests to do.

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While Romney promises to cut wasteful spending ( remember Big Bird is on the chopping block), he also intends to increase other kinds of spending, like defense.

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Well, when it comes to Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch is no match.

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Apparently this, along with Big Bird, is driving the deficits. (Laughter.) And he would have supported an extreme measure in Massachusetts that would have outlawed some forms of contraception.

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So does that mean that this is the end of the road for Big Bird?

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Is Big Bird set to go on the dole?

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Obama and Big Bird in the White House showing kids how easy and delicious it is to eat healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables and demonstrating fun ways to get active like dancing and jumping.

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