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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:00 AM

The simultaneous rejection of the bailout and a corrupt ruling class

Monday was the rarest event in American politics: Public opinion actually influenced what the government did.

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  • Tuesday, September 30, 2008 07:45 AM

    Mixed Emotions

    Happy the legistlation was defeated. Sad the defeat was orchestrated by some of the most wretched representatives in the House.

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