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  • July 2008

    • McCain Puts the 'Pol' in 'Politically Incorrect'

      Politico  |  Jul 18, 08 2:23 PM CDT

      McCain Puts the 'Pol' in 'Politically Incorrect'

      (Newser) - This week's flap over a rape joke John McCain reportedly made 22 years ago inspired Politico to recall the candidate's checkered history of telling jokes. Some examples: A quip about why then-18-year-old Chelsea Clinton was "so ugly.” Calling a young man who asked about his age “you little jerk" and adding, "You’re drafted!” More »

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      John McCain  • Iran  • France  • rape  • Chelsea Clinton  • humor  • draft  • Janet Reno

  • May 2008

    • Time to Grill McCain! A 10-Point Plan

      Boston Phoenix  |  May 15, 08 2:49 PM CDT

      Time to Grill McCain! A 10-Point Plan

      (Newser) - It’s heading for general election time, and Adam Reilly of the Boston Phoenix wants the press to wake up and start laying in to McCain. Here’s how: The economy. McCain reportedly said he “doesn’t really understand economics” in January. Has he boned up since then? Islam. The candidate doesn’t seem to understand the difference between Sunni and Shia, and has said he’d tell the sects to “stop the bullshit.” More »

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      John McCain  • election 2008  • Iran  • global warming  • Islam  • Chelsea Clinton  • Janet Reno

  • November 2007
  • October 2007

    • EPA Wins Record $4.6B Acid Rain Settlement

      CNN  |  Oct 9, 07 7:23 AM CDT

      EPA Wins Record $4.6B Acid Rain Settlement

      (Newser) - American Electrical Power will spend $4.6 billion to drastically reduce  harmful emissions at coal-burning plants in five states in the largest pollution settlement in Justice Department history, CNN reports. Under the deal, to be announced today, the Ohio-based company must also pay an additional $60 million on cleanup and a $15-million fine to the government. The firm will be required to reduce emissions 69% over the next 10 years. More »

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