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News Bits
- Senate passes bailout plan "leading us into the pit of socialism" per Senator Jim DeMint.
- McCain says he is "running an honorable campaign."
- Obama has significant lead in polls.
- Voter registration deadline reminder: be sure to register (or reconfirm your registration) by Monday!
- Steve Fossett's belongings found by California hikers.
- In unsurprising news, research shows children's cereal has a lot of sugar. Duh.
- Tiggywinkles save little Rupert.
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