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Monthly Archives: May 2009
The Real Scott’s Shady?
We had plenty to say recently about a misleading health care ad from a group called Conservatives for Patients’ Rights. We criticized the ad on its merits — but another organization has taken a different tack. Health Care for America Now released this TV spot, titled "Shady," on May 7, attacking the …
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May 12, 2009
On July 16, 1914, a U.S. record of 7 inches of rain in 30 minutes fell in Cambridge, Ohio. Source: NOAA’s National Weather Service
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Misquoting Yamamoto
Advocates of gun rights often argue that in World War II Japan was deterred from invading the U.S. mainland by a fear of American citizens with guns in their closets. They frequently quote Japan’s Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto as saying: "You cannot invade mainland United States. There would be a rifle …
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May 11, 2009
In 2007, California exported about 214.5 million pounds of fresh strawberries and 31.9 million pounds of frozen strawberries, with the majority going to Canada. Source: California Strawberry Commission
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May 10, 2009
Last year, 16.1 percent of U.S. imports came from China, and 16 percent came from Canada. Source: Census Bureau
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Gun Control in Australia
Q: Did gun control in Australia lead to more murders there last year? A: This ‘Gun History Lesson’ is recycled bunk from a decade ago. Murders in Australia actually are down to record lows.
May 9, 2009
In 2008, the U.S. exported $71.5 billion worth of goods to China and imported $337.8 billion in goods from China. Source: Census Bureau
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May 8, 2009
In 2008, Canada was the United States’ top trading partner, with $596.9 billion worth of goods traded between the two countries. Source: Census Bureau
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