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In the eyes of Barack Obama, and John McCain, Washington lobbyists are radioactive -- they are lepers. Obama won't take a campaign contribution from a lobbyist. McCain won't employ a lobbyist.…

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I found it hard to believe as I watched on television the thousands of South Koreans protesting thcir government's decision to accept U.S. beef. Come on -- are they really…

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Last week, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization met in Rome. The original agenda was to focus on climate change and biofuels. However, the dominant issue…

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Complaints persist about $4.00 gasoline. The debate rages on. Congressional Committees drag in oil executives, question and blame them for the high prices. We bemoan the…

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