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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

John Stewart: How A Bill Becomes a Horribly Compromised Law - the Story of the ACES Climate Bill

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John Stewart does it again, in the way only he can:

The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Jon Stewart Jizz-Ams in Front of Children - Cap'n Trade
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Of course, as Stewart lampoons the ACES bill, he hits so much right on the head. Cap and trade, boring as zzzzz....

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Finally, if that wasn't good enough, the Incredible Secretary Chu is the guest of the day as well. Don't make him angry!

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Steven Chu
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