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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 »