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Wednesday, January 23, 2008 12:00 AM

Your Harry Reid-led Senate in action

The Democratic majority leader finally takes a bold, aggressive stance -- against members of his own caucus -- to ensure that the president's demands are met in full.

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  • Wednesday, January 23, 2008 11:27 AM

    Privacy Rights are like Tools in a basement workshop

    Homeowners buy them to make repairs on their house when things like plumbing or light switches break.

    If someone sneaks into your basement and takes them you may not notice immediately. We don’t necessarily inventory them daily but when something breaks and we go to fetch those tools, they are gone. So when the proverbial water starts filling your kitchen and you realize that the monkey wrench and the sump pump are gone, you realize that you have 2 problems compounding your predicament. The water quickly gets beyond your ability to control.

    Who do you call for help?

    The burglars who took your tools away?

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