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"To me it's penny-wise and pound-foolish by the Postal Service," he said.
She scored Rell for a pound-foolish proposed cut in the latter area.— New Haven Independent
"It could be a classic case of penny-wise and pound-foolish," Hente says.— Colorado Springs Independent
Something tells me we are trying to be penny smart, but pound-foolish regarding light bulbs.— We Blog A Lot
Cutting corners on tax preparation costs might sound penny-wise and pound-foolish in a year when people are desperate for the biggest refunds or smallest tax bills possible.— The Bellingham Herald: Sports News
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