Senate OKs Geithner for Treasury

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konane — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:48:54 GMT

No lobbyist???? They're the electorate nowadays.

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jarasan — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:31:29 GMT

Here is the latest, remember the pledge and executive order for no lobbyists? Well you can forget that noise, a waiver is all it takes to let a lobbyist in. Such much for another "promise".

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jim695 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:14:09 GMT

<br /> "I forgot" has never been a viable defense against the IRS, although it was originally suggested by comedian Steve Martin in the 1970's, in a routine he called, "How to Become a Millionaire and Never Pay Taxes." I guess I just took it for granted that no one would believe it would actually work. <br /><br /> A friend of mine recently lost his tavern to the IRS, who seized his bar and assets for an alleged tax debt of $3,000. I've suggested that he simply tell them that he's "truly... [ More ]

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jarasan — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:00:48 GMT

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emilyg — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:00:04 GMT

NYT is a rag.

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Todd — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:06:08 GMT

Wonder if it will make page 1 of the New York Times. NOT!

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reddog — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:18:16 GMT

Let me see if I forget to pay my taxes for last year will I get a big fat promotion. What a BIG JOKE !!!