Bush’s Homophobic Surgeon General Nominee Charged With Conflicts Of Interest - Funnels Millions From


	Bush’s Homophobic Surgeon General Nominee Charged With Conflicts Of Interest - Funnels Millions From

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9-1-2007 2:07 PM

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9-2-2007 10:13 AM

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Does Bush know anyone that isn't a crook?
But then birds of a feather stick together.

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