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09 Dec 2009 09:58

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Biz, U.S.: The phrase “TARP” isn’t leaving our lives anytime soon

  • TARP is going nowhere, guys. Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner informed Congress this morning that the program, set to expire at the end of the year, will be extended until at least October. Which means that the bailouts won’t be going anywhere anytime soon, as a way to extend small-business credit. source
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09 Dec 2009 09:46

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Politics: GOP congressman going to Copenhagen to end “scientific fascism”

  • Their behavior has caused grave damage to the public trust in climate science in general, and to the IPCC, in particular. They should not be allowed to do so in the future.
  • Wisconsin Rep. James Sensenbrenner • On “Climategate,” the hacked e-mail controversy which has convinced him to go to Copenhagen to give a Republican response to Obama’s stance on the issue. Great. Just what the world needed – some guy to bring our crazy to the rest of the world. source
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09 Dec 2009 09:35

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U.S.: Some crazy lady tried really hard to kill a rival’s baby

  • Forged prescription Kisha Jones of Brooklyn, in an attempt to end the pregnancy of Monique Hunter, who she believed was about to have her husband’s illegitimate baby, reportedly acquired a drug meant to induce labor by acquiring a doctor’s medical pad.
  • Tricked into taking Jones then allegedly pretended to be Hunter’s doctor’s office and called numerous times telling her that she had a prescription she needed to take. Hunter then took the prescription thinking it was hers, had severe abdominal pain, and went into labor.
  • Toxic bottle Despite all of that, the baby survived, but not without another wrinkle. A unidentified man the allegedly dropped off a bottle for the new baby filled with poison. Doctors caught the bottle and called police. “What do you call your act?” “The Aristocrats!” source
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09 Dec 2009 01:10

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U.S.: The government settles with Indian tribes over squandered trusts

  • $3.2 billion – a big settlement, but not nearly enough source
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09 Dec 2009 00:56

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U.S.: Obama’s plan for doling out more jobs: Spend some more!

  • $100
    billion     to help with additional benefits, food stamps and health insurance for the unemployed
  • $70
    billion     to create more jobs, except this time with more sprinkles and frosting, we think source
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