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Of The Times‘ two pieces on the Abramoff scandal today, the “hard news” one strikes us as rather less interesting than the fluff. The big story is one about Chief Garza’s superfun blind date with the President — which apparently set him back $25k. And, uh, good reporting and all, and we always like to hear what Grover Norquist is up to, but, well, is anyone surprised? Anyone? $25k can net you a grip-and-grimace with the Commander in Chief. Pay off the right people, and you, too, can have your picture taken with Sparky the Sea Lion. This is news? MORE »

Senator Barack Obama (D-ILLINOIZE) finally got some props for his skills on the mic from the Recording Academy, winning a Grammy for his debut album Dreams From Tha Fatha. Upon receiving the award, Obama said “you got beef, McCain? Take it up with the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, bitch! This one goes out to my father, and the Holy Father, and my homies who couldn’t be here today — big shout-out to Pharrell, my boy Kanye, this one shoulda been yours, and my man Kent Conrad (D-ND), Midwest REPRESENT!” MORE »