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Wilson Apologizes, via Emanuel, for 'You Lie'

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 9, 2009 10:44 PM CDT

(AP) – South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson, who shouted "You lie" at President Barack Obama during his speech to Congress tonight, called the White House within hours of the outburst, attempting to reach Obama. He ended up speaking instead to White House chief of staff... Read full story »

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