Lessons Learned in Congress, or a Sign of Things to Come? WASHINGTON — The central conflict that has dogged Speaker John A. Boehner is this: how to answer the hue and cry of the far-right corner of his conference — especially the most conservative of the 87 freshmen who often seem willing to walk to the point of legislative disaster over a point of principle — and actually get things done. (via Lessons Learned in Congress, or a Sign of Things to Come? - NYTimes.com)

less drug use if they were legal,” Ron Paul said.

“…I think we would have a lot less drug use if they were legal,” Ron Paul said. July 4, 1988 Ron Paul On Morton Downey Jr. Show ~ 1988 (by Starvexer)

Lady Gaga Is Forbes’ Richest Woman In Music

Lady Gaga Is Forbes’ Richest Woman In Music

By Emily Zemler • 1 day ago

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Lady Gaga has been named the top-earning woman in music in 2011 by Forbes Magazine. The pop star drew in a whopping $90 million this year, thanks largely in part to her Monster Ball tour.
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Gaga can also credit the high sales of her latest album, Born This Way, for netting such a grand income. Also helping: Several endorsement deals. If you’re curious what Gaga spends her money on, we’d guess it’s combination of her wild attire and 14-minute music videos she’s been producing lately.

Kobe Bryant’s wife files for divorce

Kobe Bryant’s wife files for divorce
ORANGE, CALIF. - December 16, 2011 (WPVI) — Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce on Friday from the Los Angeles Lakers star, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split from her husband of more than 10 years.
(via 6abc.com)

Small-town court becomes national stage for Sandusky hearing

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- In a cavernous old courtroom with creaky wooden pews for seats and a floor that slopes downhill, Jerry Sandusky's accusers will begin to tell their stories on Tuesday.
They will describe, either in person or through their grand jury testimony and statements to police, how a man who assumed the role of father figure allegedly crossed the line and sexually molested them.