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The Postal service is, or isn't, shutting down its Santa letter program

One of the worst stories ever written by AP. Depending what paragraph of the story you read, the US Postal Service either is, or isn't, shutting down the "write a letter to Santa" program, and letters to Santa either will, or won't, be shredded.

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George Bush: Terrorists should be tried in U.S. Courts.

Via Greg Sargent: With Republicans hammering the Obama administration for trying suspected 9/11 terrorists in a New York court, a Democrat points out that in 2006, George W.

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A typical genius in line to buy Sarah Palin's book

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Rudy isn't running for Governor of New York

After that stellar presidential run, Rudy Giuliani has apparently decided not to run for Governor of New York: It was not clear what prompted the decision, but the prospect of potentially facing Attorney General Andrew M.

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Rep. Conyers criticizes Obama, Rahm on health care

Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) in Huffington Post: "I'm getting tired of saving Obama's can in the White House," said Conyers.

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Calls from Congress to fire Timmy and Summers

The news never gets better when it comes to Larry Summers or Timmy Geithner. It's always about another TARP fiasco or whatever Wall Street wants.

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Fox News displays old campaign footage to claim Palin is getting ‘huge crowds’ at her book signings

Oops. Something the propaganda organ of the Soviet Union might have done. I'm sure it was a simple oversight.

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I'm attending an Internet politics conference in Barcelona, and you're invited

I arrived in Barcelona yesterday for the Personal Democracy Forum's (PDF) first-ever conference in Europe (they've held annual conferences in New York).

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Orrin Hatch on health care debate: "It's going to be a holy war"

Holy war? That's how Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) is characterizing the upcoming debate on the health insurance reform bill: Republicans, who have criticized the Democrats' initiative as a step toward government control of the healthcare system, are already planning a series of delaying tactics, including forcing the entire bill to be read aloud on the Senate floor.

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Let's agree to agree to delay

To some degree this is to be expected. The left let this issue completely slip away into the hands of the deniers.

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Science returning to US contraception efforts

The Bush administration policies towards contraception, abstinence and abortion in Africa set everyone back decades.

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Citigroup increases executive salaries

The great American swindle continues. Under no circumstances should the Obama administration accept this.

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Wall Street on target to beat 2007 bonus numbers

That year would be the last year of the credit bubble before it burst. Is there anyone in Washington who cares to step up and side with the American public here? This is a sham and everyone knows it.

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Senator Vitter doesn't even know what the Loving v. Virginia case is

More amazing video from the fearless Mike Stark.Just a couple weeks ago, a Louisiana Justice of the Peace refused to marry an interracial couple.

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Housing data suggests bumpy times ahead

Some are suggesting the housing data is pointing towards a double dip recession. As the tax credit disappears, so may the housing market.

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Inspector General Report: Yes, Goldman Sachs was highly exposed with AIG

For the millionth time, why does Goldman Sachs get a free pass from Congress and the White House? The American taxpayer saved them from ruin so there is no reason why Goldman Sachs should not be under the same TARP pay conditions as fellow losers Citi and Bank of America.

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Reid's bill includes public option with opt-out and tax on "cadillac" plans

Senate Democrats are scheduled to hold a press conference at 6:30 PM to reveal details of their health insurance reform legislation.

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Reid presenting $849 billion health bill to Dem. caucus, cuts deficit by $127 billion over 10 years

The Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid, is meeting with the Senate Democratic caucus to present the health insurance reform bill that should proceed to the Senate floor.

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Must see Rachel on the very real and growing threat from the right wingers

On the increasingly dangerous and "unhinged" rhetoric coming Republicans and their allies. It's ten minutes long, but watch if you haven't seen it.

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Working for the Moonie Times really did mean working for the Moonies

The Washington Times is THE paper of record for right-wingers and conservatives here in your nation's capitol.

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