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Federal Agencies Flunk Their Audits

9/19/2007

"In its most recent audit, the department [of Defense] acknowledged that it had more than $270 million worth of unsupported accounting entries."  [MORE]

Welcome, Stranger. Here’s a Speeding Ticket.

9/13/2007

"Tickets were issued more often in places that were short on cash, and that out-of-towners received tickets more often than drivers with local addresses."   [MORE]

Kremlin says: Skip work, make babies

9/12/2007

Regional governor Sergei Morozov told employers to contribute to a Kremlin campaign to boost the birth rate by giving couples Wednesday off to have sex.  [MORE]

Oversalted Burger Leads to Charges

9/10/2007

"A McDonald's employee spent a night in jail and is facing criminal charges because a police officer's burger was too salty..."  [MORE]

Assault Snack

9/6/2007

The assault weapons listed on the Des Moines police report was a bag of Cheetos...The police report said: "Michael's T-shirt was also covered in Cheeto dust."  [MORE]

Only Government Approved Names for Venezuelan Children

9/5/2007

"[The bill] would limit parents of newborns to a list of 100 names established by the government..."  [MORE]

War distracting us from War

9/4/2007

"McCain said the war on terror has diverted some efforts in the war in drugs."  [MORE]

"Can it be abused by rogue agents?"

8/31/2007

"Documents released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal the government has come a long way since the days of alligator clips and reel-to-reel tape recorders when it comes to its surveillance techniques."  [MORE]

The Myths of Hurricane Katrina

8/30/2007

"Myth number one: A lack of federal money"  [MORE]

100-year-old celebrates her birthday by smoking 170,000th cigarette

8/29/2007

"She has no intention of quitting, even after the nationwide ban forced tobacco-lovers outside."  [MORE]


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