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The Pampered World of Congressional Air Travel - Businessweek

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:24:15 +0000

The point is, Congress’s decision to lift the sequester was even more self-serving than you probably imagined. After casting their votes on Friday, most members raced to the airport and went home.

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The Proof is in the Pudding: 12,150 cups of chocolate pudding = 1,215,000 miles

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:36:03 +0000

"Isn't it strange to think that the million-miler sitting next to you in first class got there solely by buying chocolate pudding?"

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Schneier on Security: Dropped iPod Leads to Terror Alert

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:32:39 +0000

"This is a surreal story about a guy who accidentally drops his iPod into an airplane toilet, prompting a full-scale terror alert. Overreaction at its worst."

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Mutiny as passengers refuse to fly until Asians are removed | the Daily Mail

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 16:36:15 +0000

"This is a victory for terrorists."

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TheStar.com - Don't mess with my flight plans

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:24:17 +0000

"I am sick of living under the shadow of media-driven fear of terrorism."

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