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Debt debate inspires 'slow clap' for Congress
As computer programmer Chris Ashworth watched the debate over raising the nation's debt ceiling unfold this past weekend, the germ of a snarky idea entered his head: Why not ask people to make videos of themselves "slowly and sarcastically" applauding...Tags: Twitter, Inc., MSNBC (tv network), CNN (tv network), Software Industry, Mass Media
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Ex-NFL players address Congress
Sun reporterIt was a day of tears -- but also relief - for retired NFL players who hope their accounts of debilitating football injuries will move Congress to demand reform of a "broken" disability benefits system. "Thank God for Congress. Maybe they're going to...Tags: Maxine Waters, Cleveland Browns, Johnny Unitas, Mike Webster, Baltimore Colts
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Union Bridge still waiting to be discovered
Special to The SunWhen you ask what Union Bridge is like, Hank Johnson has a favorite story that sums up the Carroll County town in a nutshell. "My wife mailed a letter to her sister in England and the Union Bridge post office called and said you couldn't send it for 32...Tags: Bodies of Water, Artworks, Westminster (Carroll, Maryland), Railway Transportation, Family
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CISPA passes in the House after surprise vote
WASHINGTON -- The plan was for the debate on the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act to take place on Thursday, with the vote the next day. As it turns out, the legislation came to a surprising vote after the debate tonight,...
Tags: Business Enterprises, National Security, Parties and Movements, Jan Schakowsky, Ben Quayle
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Update or add to today's daybook:
ReutersPlease add and update the following to the Reuters Diary for the Week Ahead for Saturday, May 5 through Friday, May 11: Saturday, May 5 No items added or updated. Sunday, May 6 No items added or updated. Monday, May 7 (HUD/HOUSING)...Tags: Finance, Human Rights, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Media Industry, Google Inc.
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Consumer bureau probes arbitration clauses in financial products
WASHINGTON -- The government's new consumer watchdog is launching an inquiry into the use of arbitration clauses in financial contracts, which keep disputes over credit cards and other products out of the court system. Consumer advocates long have...
Tags: U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumers, Trials, Richard Cordray, New Products
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Conservatives warn against rush to judgment in Trayvon Martin case
These days, the drama of the Republican presidential primary and the Supreme Court's consideration of the healthcare overhaul law are the hottest topics for American conservative media types. But conservative thinkers and talkers are also weighing in...
Tags: Maxine Waters, Spike Lee, Safety of Citizens, Minority Groups, Pat Buchanan
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Death sentences plunge in U.S.; Texas again No. 1 in executions
Nation NowDeath Penalty Information Center survey: Death sentences plummeted in 2011 and executions have declined. Texas was still first in executions, with 13.... -
Fight brewing in Congress over traffic signs
Nation NowFirst, there was a fight in Congress over light bulb rules. Now, lawmakers are headed for a fight over traffic sign rules.... -
AG Holder, BATF head must go after Fast & Furious
In 2004, U.S. Army sniper Sgt. Brian Kremer got a confirmed kill in Iraq at 2,300 meters using a Barrett .50 caliber rifle. While shooting like Kremer’s is the result of extensive training and innate ability, a lot of credit can go to the weapon...Tags: U.S. Army, Lawyers, U.S. Department of Justice, Eric Holder, Tea Party Movement
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'Unemployed need not apply' a disturbing trend
I recently found an array of online job postings that greet seekers with these encouraging words: "MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, NO EXCEPTIONS."
How lovely. In a country with 13.9 million unemployed residents, that's akin to a restaurant requiring a hungry...Tags: Employment, Media Industry, Laws, Companies and Corporations, Employment
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Peace Rally and March Calls to End Violence
Nearly a hundred people rallied Friday afternoon to put an end to violence in Harrisburg.
Friday’s rally and peace march was organized by “Heeding God’s Call” a group of churches in the city of Harrisburg to prevent gun violence....Tags: Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania)
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