davidl on January 29th, 2009

Charlie RangelFrom the office of Representative John Carter, Texas Thirty One:

 All U.S. taxpayers would enjoy the same immunity from IRS penalties and interest as House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel (D-NY) and Obama Administration Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner,

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davidl on January 29th, 2009

Now where is Ann Margaret when you need her?  Rod Blagojevich is now the ex-governor of Illinios,  Associated Press:

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted at his impeachment trial and thrown out of office Thursday, ending a

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Eric Florack on January 29th, 2009

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Welcome one and all, to the most intense nightly read on the ‘sphere; Bitsblog’s Nightly Ramble

Yes, we’re still trying to shovel out from under the snow, but we’ll carry on with a little wishful thinking. Forgive me, but I

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Eric Florack on January 29th, 2009

Heather Mac Donald over at The Corner touches on Kirsten Gillibrand, perhaps unintentionally making a nice follow on to my Pajamas Media peice of last week:

What are the chances that New York’s new senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, will

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Eric Florack on January 29th, 2009

From KPLC/7:

 

From Coushatta Casino Resort:

“Beloved Pianist for the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band, Billy Powell, passed away last night.  We have no further details. 

The family and band request your respect and understanding during this difficult time.  Thank you.”  Kirt

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Eric Florack on January 29th, 2009

Fifty-three percent of American voters voted for Barack Obama; 46% voted for John McCain, and 1% voted for wackos. Give that 1% to President Obama. Let’s say the vote was 54% to 46%. As a way to bring the country

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