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Colbert on Credit!
Posted by Tim at 05/12/09 09:38 AM
Colbert gives a sarcastic but surprisingly clear take on the problem with the credit industry. Watch the videos then send this post to 10 of your friends asking them to Call their Senators today!
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Then a great interview with Tamara Draut from Demos.org author of "Strapped"
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