Obama Plans to Require Greener Cars

January 25, 2009

W. had required raising corporate average fuel-efficiency standard to 35 miles per gallon by 2020, but new POTUS may shorten the timeframe, grant California more regulatory power over tailpipe emissions.

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Handcapping 2010 Races

January 25, 2009

Traditionally, midterm elections aren’t good for the party in power, and the party in power is a pretty clear thing nowadays. But an initial look at the 34 U.S. Senate seats up for grabs has precious few realistic opportunities for a Republican comeback.

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Jon Stewart says Limbaugh "Arguably Treasonous"

January 25, 2009

Rush Limbaugh wants President Obama to fail. What he means by “fail” is an open question – but presumably he just wants someone else in the White House in four years. Jon Stewart says this is “arguably treasonous” – which begs the question, did Stewart want W. to succeed?

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SAG Awards Better Than Oscars?

January 25, 2009

Big wins for Heath Ledger, Meryl Streep, John Adams cast, Mad Men, 30 Rock, and Hugh Laurie as the default snarky British guy.

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Mad Men's Style

January 25, 2009

There’s no question that I really should like Mad Men, the critical darling which won the SAG award last night for best ensemble drama. But you can’t help but dislike a show that’s become Ally McBeal for guys.

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Ms. Kennedy Regrets

January 24, 2009
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