Bush names industry lobbyist as consumer safety head


	Bush names industry lobbyist as consumer safety head

arifsali

4-13-2007 2:30 PM

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4-15-2007 9:42 AM

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Hands up if you are surprised?

If you say no to the nomination, Bush will get you; if you say yes, you admit to being a Bush crony.
(No torture needed to get a full admission!)

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