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House votes to recoup bonuses

Posted on March 20, 2009 by insider53

“The whole idea that they should be rewarded millions of dollars is repugnant to everything that decent people believe in,” said Representative Charlie Rangel, the Democratic chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee. Finally there is a little justice … Continue reading →

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California town to spray-paint lawn bald spots….

Posted on March 19, 2009 by insider53

I was so shocked by this article on the Associated Press news site,  I was almost speechless. I’m sure the good people of Perris, California could think of a better way to spend $2 million dollars than on painting the … Continue reading →

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What are they thinking…..

Posted on March 18, 2009 by insider53

I read an article on Reuters this morning about the actors labor talks failing again. Their talks with the producers have failed so far and now the talks with the advertisers on a commercial contract has also broken down. Once … Continue reading →

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