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HILLARY CLINTON, snapping at a student who asked during a press conference in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, what "Mr. Clinton" thought of a Chinese loan offer to the country. According to State Department officials, the student said afterward that he had meant to ask what "Mr. Obama" thought of the potential deal --AUGUST...
...months since the disputed June election, and the gathering had the air of a reunion, an army regrouping post-battle, behind friendly lines. We were safe, so we thought, high up in this mountain suburb. The walls that would later hem us in seemed to offer warmth and comfort...
...Basiji swung his baton within inches of the face of a man in the front line. Fear spread through the crowd. The militia men then changed their tactics and many accepted the offer of a peaceful exit from the scene...
...lost his job in the renewable energy field and the couple went on COBRA coverage, which costs $540 with the subsidy compared the full cost of $1,506. Andrew found a job with a start-up in the renewable industry in June, but the company cannot yet afford to offer health care so the couple has continued with COBRA. Natasha says she is very happy about the COBRA subsidy extension, not only because of the cost savings, but because this means she can stay with her current pediatrician. Natasha says, "We've both been depressed and angry about the health...
...different result. I thought that was pretty good, though I imagine in your State Department there are some folks who probably don't get the joke. But never mind. As you guys like to say, let me cut to the chase: In response to the choices you offer me, I choose B. Isolation. Penury. And nukes. (Most of all, nukes.) (See pictures of North Korea going to the polls...