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Current TV goes for laffs: 'Fugelsang' show offers comedic take on current events
VarietyThis Friday, Current TV will begin offering a comedic take on events in news, pop culture and politics with "John Fugelsang: So That Happened." Weekly hourlong program aims to provide laughs and an irreverent tone "while discussing some very serious and...Tags: Television, Entertainment, Fox News Channel (tv network), MSNBC (tv network), NPR
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Scabs can't replace good union workers
Bill PressPolitics is a lot of things. But, as we learned this week, it's not everything. President Obama addressed the UN General Assembly. Both Obama and Mitt Romney spoke before the Clinton Global Initiative. But all America was talking about -- was football....Tags: Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Football, Russell Wilson, Barack Obama
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Is Mitt Romney a charter member of the 47 percent?
Bill PressIn politics, there's nothing more fun than watching a politician self-destruct. Mitt Romney's doing a better job of it than most. Let me count the ways. First, his disastrous trip to Europe, where he managed to insult the population of every country he...Tags: Credit and Debt, Government Health Care, Federal Income Tax, 2012 Democratic National Convention, Personal Income
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Republicans have bad case of buyer's remorse
Bill PressAs consumers, we know our rights, one of the most important of which is the right to return and exchange. Whether you're buying a new flat-screen TV from Best Buy, the new iPhone from Apple, or Daniel Silva's latest spy thriller from Amazon, if you're not...Tags: Medicaid, Medicare, Libya, Thriller (genre), Apple iPhone
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Guide to September 2012 TV premieres, finales, specials
RedEyeThe fall TV season gets underway in September, with the brand new season of "Doctor Who" leading the way. This year the major networks have spread out their new and returning show premieres. If you don't see a series listed here, it's more than likely not...Tags: Castle (tv program), Scandal (tv program), Cartoon Network (tv network), Damages (tv program), ABC (tv network)
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The only question that counts in 2012
Bill PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- In the wake of the Democratic Convention, only one question counts for voters: "Are we better off today than we were four years ago?" It's the question most effectively raised by Ronald Reagan in 1980, when Jimmy Carter was running for...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Same-Sex Marriage, Joe Biden, 2012 Democratic National Convention, Eric Cantor
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Obama's night: A dose of showbiz spirit: President's acceptance speech offers dose of policy goals
VarietyCHARLOTTE, N.C. --- President Obama's acceptance speech was heavy on policy promise, but in their use of stars, musical acts and theatrics, Democrats also sent the message that they are the ones who are savvier about Hollywood. From a standpoint of...Tags: Time Warner Cable Arena, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Kerry Washington, James Taylor, Eva Longoria
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Paul Ryan: Prevaricator-in-chief
Bill PressStarting with Jerry Brown in 1976, I've been to nine Democratic conventions and seven Republican conventions. And, for better or worse, there are some convention speeches I'll never forget. Ted Kennedy in 1980, promising "the dream shall never die." Pat...Tags: 2012 Republican National Convention, Medicare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Credit and Debt, Government Health Care
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Here's where to go for the best GOP convention TV
The Baltimore SunForget the broadcast networks of ABC, NBC and CBS. And forget PBS, too, unless you are part of the minority that doesn't have cable or online access. Public television simply doesn't have the resources any longer to do any kind of original, first-rate...Tags: Environmental Issues, Chris Matthews, Media Industry, Conservation, CNN (tv network)
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Who's telling the truth about Medicare?
Bill PressHaving failed to make their case talking about jobs and the economy, Republicans now say they want to make this campaign a debate about Medicare (when they're not talking about abortion). That's why Mitt Romney named Paul Ryan, the longtime champion of...Tags: Medicare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Budgets and Budgeting, Barack Obama, Government Health Care
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The Ryan-Romney ticket: Double trouble for GOP
Bill PressScary things sometimes come in pretty packages. Take Paul Ryan. Most members of the media have a man-crush on him. When he released his 2012 budget, the New York Times raved about his "piercing blue eyes." He's the guy with "jet black hair and a touch of...Tags: Medicaid, Medicare, Budgets and Budgeting, Government Health Care, Same-Sex Marriage
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Florida is most swinging of swing states, Showtime special says
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelGet ready for “Larry Wilmore's Race, Religion & Sex in Florida.” Wilmore, who is known for his appearances on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” stars in the Showtime special at 10 p.m. Nov. 3. Showtime describes Florida as “...
Oct 3, 2012
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Sep 13, 2012
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Aug 27, 2012
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Sep 7, 2012
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Aug 30, 2012
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Aug 27, 2012
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Aug 23, 2012
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Aug 16, 2012
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Oct 25, 2012
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