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    I don’t normally have particular interest in corruption charges against members of Congress–not that they shouldn’t go to jail, and, better yet, be tarred and feathered–it’s just that there is only so much time in the day, But, I’ve always made an exception for William "Dollar Bill" Jefferson, and we’ve been following his travails […]

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    You know how the proponents of the so-called "free trade" deal with Colombia have argued that the U.S. just has to move ahead with the deal to show support for the great protectors of democracy in Colombia? Er…get me rewrite on those speeches. From Reuters on Monday: Colombian government ministries and other state institutions […]

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