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The authoritative resource for governments gone awry, with a particular focus on the federal fray and all its idiosyncrasies.
Freely pressing the free press
By Alex Salta
It can be a thin line between legitimate concerns over the government's role in questions of privacy and free speech, and overheated hallucinations of Big Brother monitoring everything we read and discuss. A recent subpoena issued by the Department
Government asks millions to repay tax credits... reallyTax credits for some, free loans for others By Evan MorierThe tax credits passed in the stimulus package were implemented through reduced payroll deductions, giving some workers more money than they are eligible for. Retirees, some married couples, and people with two jobs are among the groups who may have toread more 
iPhone app lets you take bloodthirsty revenge on bankersShows just how hard it is to kill a 50-foot CEO By Alex SaltaViolent video games have long been a favorite sacrificial lamb for everyone from parents concerned with their children's delicate sensibilities to politicians concerned with getting some good face time. CGI-generated carnage has been blamed for everythingread more Florida man learns 911 is not a chat lineThe offbeat story of the week... or did we get that word backwards? By Alex SaltaWe've all been where Joshua Basso was on the evening of November 11. A quiet Wednesday night at home, sick of talking trash on Xbox Live, nothing good on Spike-TV, some warmed over Velveeta cooling in the kitchen... what's a swingin' bachelorread more
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The Media's Part in Bad Governing?
A recent press inquiry from Politico:
Hi Anonymous Source
I’m searching for “Obama babies,” children
that were conceived amidst the jubilation of President Obama’s election
back in November, who would likely to be born around now. If you have any tips,
would you please let me know?
Many thanks,
Daniel Libit
