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Saturday September 4th 2010

Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

Opposition not credible on economics – Swan
FEDERAL Treasurer Wayne Swan has accused the opposition of voodoo economics, saying its credibility on the subject is a “smoking ruin”.
Mine extension to create excessive noise
An environmental assessment of a proposed mine extension near Stroud has found noise levels will be excessive for about 20 nearby homes.
You Ask, Stockpickr Answers: Feb. 8
Lately on Stockpickr, members are asking questions about American Tower, CIT Group and more.
Snowstorms, Cabdrivers And Interest Rates
Why governments–as opposed to free markets–should not set the costs of goods.
Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77
Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering from complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., with his family at his …

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