Monthly Archives: October 2009

Justice Department Officials Play Games With Truth, Andrew Kreig Writes

October 29, 2009
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Justice Department Officials Play Games With Truth, Andrew Kreig Writes

On Aug. 27, holdover officials from the Bush Justice Department filed 226 pages arguing that former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman and his co-defendant have presented no evidence since their 2006 bribery convictions that justifies a hearing or new trial. No evidence?  As too often in the past, DoJ officials look like they’re exaggerating to...

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WSJ Complaint: Great Newspaper Jacks Up Subscription Price Improperly, Reader Claims

October 29, 2009
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David Jackson, former Columbia, Ct., now a resident in the Keys south of Miami, has a bone to pick with the Wall Street Journal’s circulation department, and I can’t blame him. As most of you know, I am – and have been for years – a huge fan of the WSJ. I consider it...

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Cut Medical Expenses: Check These Sites

October 28, 2009
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Thanks again to the Wall Street Journal for helping consumers save money on their medical bills. Yes folks, there is a lot of health and consumer news in the WSJ and its all easy to understand and its usually on the money. In its Personal Journal section (I read the WSJ from the back section first),...

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AARP’s Lobbying For Health Care Reform Scrutinized By Washington Post Reporter

October 28, 2009
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AARP: Reform advocate and insurance salesman Seniors group makes millions from royalties on health plans  By Dan Eggen Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, October 27, 2009 The nation’s preeminent seniors group, AARP, has put the weight of its 40 million members behind health-care reform, saying many of the proposals will lower costs and increase...

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