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Community Comment archive for Feb. 3, 2009

TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2009

What Vehicle Gets the Most Traffic Tickets 27 

People who drive Hummers receive almost five times as many traffic tickets as the average driver, according to a new study.http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/01/hummers-can-hid.htmlI have a couple friends who own and drive Hummers. Personally, it is an extravagant luxury that isn't part of my budget so no worries…

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Columbia Gorge Hotel Closes 

By The Associated Press HOOD RIVER, Ore. — The landmark Columbia Gorge Hotel has closed because of financial problems.The hotel was built in 1921 as the "Waldorf of the West" and housed the likes of Rudolph Valentino, Shirley Temple, Calvin Coolidge and Franklin Roosevelt.Owners Boyd…

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Tom Daschle Withdraws 

President Obama's pick for Health and Human Services secretary had been under fire for tax issues.WASHINGTON – Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination to be Health and Human Services secretary.That's according to a joint White House statement from President Barack Obama and his former nominee.Obama…

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Former President Bill Clinton, center, and daughter Chelsea Clinton, right, look on during a ceremonial swearing-in for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Monday, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
(February 02, 2009) (The Spokesman-Review)

Alas, poor Bill... 

Good morning, Netizens... The “official” cut line for this picture reads approximately, “Former President Bill Clinton, center, and daughter Chelsea Clinton, right, look on during a ceremonial swearing-in for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Monday, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N.…

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