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Joe Paterno is fired by Board of Trustees

Nov10
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Grungeman

The news of Joe Paterno being fired stirred Penn State students to protest. Students turned over a news van, pushed down a lamppost onto a car, threw toilet paper and rocks at police.

Posted in Politico

Rick Perry is unable to name the federal agencies he would eliminate

Nov10
2011 Leave a Comment Written by Grungeman

Rick Perry stumbles at the debates to remember the 3 federal agencies he would eliminate. He looks to Ron Paul for the answer and Ron Paul tells him it’s the EPA and then says it’s 5 agencies.

Posted in Politico

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