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Friday, December 30, 2011

News You Can Use


On Fridays I like to share some news stories about what's happening around us. 

Enjoy!!

2011: The Year Intellectual Property Trumped Civil Liberties

Could Romney be the Next Ronald Reagan?

Is China Ready for 2012?

Philly Councilwoman Plays the System: Retires with Hefty Pension Then Starts Work on Monday

Meryl Streep as Thatcher: The Iron Lady

The 10 Biggest Failures of 2011

Is Obama Manipulating the Poverty Data?

The Year in Obama Scandals: Solyndra, Fast & Furious, etc.

UN Lowers Flag to Half-staff for Kim Jong Il Funeral

Christie: "After Three Years Of Obama, We Are Hopeless And Changeless"





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