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Somali Pirates to acquire Citigroup

December 2, 2008 (hat tip Walnuts) November, 2008 (Bloomberg) — The Somali pirates, renegade Somalis known for hijacking ships for ransom in the Gulf of Aden, are negotiating a purchase of Citigroup. The pirates would buy Citigroup with new debt and … Continue reading

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Louisiana State Government – ‘Year of the Wildebeest’

by JEREMY ALFORD – Gambit Weekly (excerpt)   In a few months’ time, Louisiana lawmakers will make their own pilgrimage to Baton Rouge — possibly for a special session in January, but definitely for the annual session in April. It’s … Continue reading

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The high cost of FEMA’s learning curve

The high cost of FEMA’s learning curve By GREG GARLAND Advocate Westside bureau Published: Dec 3, 2008 The Federal Emergency Management Agency faced a daunting task as victims of Hurricane Katrina moved out of trailers that had been serving as temporary … Continue reading

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Louisiana’s Katrina cottage failure is now Gov. Bobby Jindal’s mess

Posted by The Times-Picayune editorial staff December 02, 2008 In his inaugural address, Gov. Bobby Jindal spoke eloquently about our state government’s history of mediocrity, promising that his administration would mark “a new beginning.” We can build, the governor said, … Continue reading

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Bush Moves Forward With ‘Secret’ OSHA Rule

by Robert Lewis and Joaquin Sapien – ProPublica December 1, 2008 Remember that “secret” Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule? The one that would make it tougher to protect workers from hazardous chemicals and toxic substances? Well, according to the New … Continue reading

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