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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 12:00 AM

Aug. 8, 1974 vs. July 9, 2008

Almost 35 years ago, a U.S. president was forced to resign due to lawbreaking and surveillance abuses. This week, the U.S. Congress will act to cover up and protect far worse lawbreaking.

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  • Tuesday, July 8, 2008 08:20 AM

    Jack Hughes

    ..."faithfully support and defend the Constitution."

    Joe Lieberman, just a few minutes ago on the floor of the Senate, reminded his colleagues of those very words. They slipped oh so smoothly from his tongue...

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