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Obama Nominates Buerkle For Consumer Safety Post

Aly Wane: "Wait...Obama appointed former local Rep and Tea Party favorite Ann Marie Buerkle to the Consumer Product Safety Commission? Can someone tell me what's going on here?" capitaltonightny.ynn.com President Obama today nominated former Rep. Ann...

May 23

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May 22

Now's our chance to put bankers behind bars!

act.watchdog.net The EU is considering putting bankers in jail, but the big banks are trying hard to stop them. Let's get their back!

May 21

Science confirms ‘Doctor Who-type world, Gallifrey’

www.digitaljournal.com NASA has confirmed the existence of a real-universe analogue of Gallifrey, the fictional Time Lord planet that features in the BBC science-fiction drama series, Doctor Who.

May 21

By the end of this speech hundreds vowed to vote for Asean for Mayor in 2025, maybe even President.

May 20

Venezuela's New Labour Law: The Best Mother's Day Gift

www.commondreams.org Here is some news that the conservative critics of Venezuela's leftist government will not publicize. The Chavistas announced that a new labour law, part of which will grant recognition to non-salaried work traditionally done by women,...

May 19

What To Do If Prosecuted For Sharing Culture: STFU - Falkvinge on Infopolicy

falkvinge.net Every now and then, somebody is prosecuted for sharing culture in violation of the copyright monopoly. Here’s what you should know if you’re worried of that happening to you.

May 16