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30 Jul 2009 20:53

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Biz, U.S.: That was quick: The cash-for-clunkers program, put on hold

  • one month the length of time the cash-for-clunkers program was in operation; it was as popular as a pile of free KFC coupons source
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30 Jul 2009 20:38

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U.S.: Here’s a video of a bunch of guys drinking beer, summit-style

  • It sounds like crickets in the background, but no, it’s the clicking of hundreds of cameras attempting to shoot the biggest fake story in the history of the United States. source
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30 Jul 2009 18:01

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U.S.: Twitter’s cracking a cold one for the Obama beer summit

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30 Jul 2009 17:21

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U.S.: Obama hands out Presidential Medal of Freedom to 16 famous peeps

  • Talk about vip. Obama announced the 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom today. Among those to get America’s highest civilian honor: Stephen Hawking, Ted Kennedy, Harvey Milk and Sidney Poitier. I know, right? Pretty exclusive. We have to keep working on that cure for cancer, then maybe we’ll have a chance. source
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30 Jul 2009 14:52

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U.S.: The HuffPo’s survey tactics might not be legit, but their findings are

  • I just hope the American people won’t be dumb enough to continue falling for the line that socialized health care means a loss of personal freedom. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
  • Canadian Lori Covington • On her country’s public healthcare system. The Huffington Post did a very unscientific email survey and found that it rocks. A lot. And that some Canadians think Americans are being pretty stupid about it.  • source
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30 Jul 2009 10:09

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U.S.: Rich people can officially stop shopping at Whole Foods

A study concludes that the biggest benefit to eating organic is your sense of self-fulfillment. Health benefits? Not really there. source
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30 Jul 2009 00:36

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U.S.: Eight-months-pregnant Darlene Haynes killed for her (living) fetus

  • She had her problems, you know, but nobody deserves to go (through) what she went through.
  • Roberto Rodriguez • The father of the baby found in a horrific murder/baby-kidnapping story in Worcester, Mass. Rodriguez’ girlfriend, Darlene Haynes, was found murdered on Monday and on Tuesday, it was discovered that the fetus of the eight-months-pregnant woman was missing. After a search, the baby was found – alive – with Julie Corey, a woman who had claimed to have recently given birth. Corey and another man were arrested today. One more sad angle of this story – Haynes and Rodriguez were on the outs, and Rodriguez had recently moved from their home. Sad times all around. • source
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29 Jul 2009 22:56

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U.S.: Eric Holder: U.S. citizens becoming radical, but not in that cool ’90s way

  • I mean, that’s one of the things that’s particularly troubling: This whole notion of radicalization of Americans. Leaving this country and going to different parts of the world and then coming back, all, again, in aim of doing harm to the American people, is a great concern.
  • Attorney General Eric Holder • Discussing what he feels is one of the biggest threats to the U.S., Americans who become a radical threat to other Americans. This is obviously a big deal in the news at the moment in the wake of the arrest of Daniel Boyd and his associates. • source
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29 Jul 2009 21:02

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U.S.: Wheelin’ + Dealin’: Concessions made to push through health care

  • If your business makes less than $500,000, you don’t have to provide insurance for workers. Before, the barrier was $250,000. source
  • If you’re poor and paying premiums, you can now get subsidies after paying 12% of your income for premiums. Before, it was just 11%. source
  • Medical providers (like doctors) will work with the Secretary of Health and Human Services on rates, instead of rates being tied to Medicare. source
  • The public health plan won’t be the only option states can offer – a co-op medical plan is in the works. Details are currently being hashed out. source
  • Medicaid isn’t completely on the federal government’s back anymore – in the updated deal, states will help pay for it, too. source
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29 Jul 2009 19:52

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U.S.: Michelle Obama’s wax head is already finished, now she needs a body

Not do be outdone by her husband’s wax figure, Michelle Obama will have her very own in Washington this March. And lots of people will go to see it. source
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