"I spent 26 years in the air force. What is happening to Manning is ridiculous, counterproductive and stupid, and I don't know why the DoD is doing it. Nevertheless, Manning is in the right place." — P.J. Crowley, US State Department.
State Dept. rep: "What is happening to Manning is ridiculous, counterproductive and stupid"
Prediction market pays news networks to launder gambling as analysis
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JPMorgan Chase cans executive who stole trash can
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