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The 'Recession' Is a Media Myth

During the 2000 election, with Bill Clinton as president, the economy was viewed through rose-colored glasses. According to polls, voters didn’t realize that the country was in a recession. Although the economy started shrinking in July 2000, most Americans through the entire year thought that the economy was fine. But …

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Sen. Specter Finishes Chemotherapy, Plans Martini Celebration

WASHINGTON – Sen. Arlen Specter completed his last scheduled round of chemotherapy on Monday and said he planned to celebrate with a martini and dinner with friends. The 78-year-old Republican from Pennsylvania traveled to Washington on Monday after receiving the 12th and final dose at a Philadelphia hospital. He worked …

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'Dark Knight' Sets One-Day Box Office Record, Passing 'Spider-Man 3'

LOS ANGELES – Batman’s joust with the Joker has set another box office record. Stoked by fan fever over the manic performance of the late Heath Ledger as the Joker, “The Dark Knight” set a one-day box office record with $66.4 million on opening day, Warner Bros. head of distribution …

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