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Day: February 14, 2019

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McConnell: Trump Will Sign Bill, Declare National Emergency

Andrew Donaldson February 14, 2019
There were some wondering if President Trump would sign the newly passed spending bill designed to avert...
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Should We All Read Less News?

Scott J Davies February 14, 2019
While I will likely not eschew reading the news altogether, I have certainly become a more judicious...
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Messed Up Love Songs

Kristin Devine February 14, 2019
Luckily, they make love songs for twisted and dysfunctional creeps too.
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Days of Real Sport: Valentine Delivery

Clare Briggs February 14, 2019
Cowardly Calf!
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