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Holiday Reading

The White House won a fight over job competition appeal for federal workers whose jobs are scheduled for outsourcing. Which means, as should surprise no one, that federal employees will not all be able to bid competitively for their own jobs should the bill this provision is contained in become law in December or January.

It was Nathan Newman who recently pointed out that the least protected form of speech in the country is workplace organizing, a feature of corporatism now extending into the civil workplace with a vengeance. He also examines whether or not our much touted economic growth can be considered real.

Calpundit finds that Iraq's leaders, including the handpicked Ahmed Chalabi, are unhappy with either the style or the timetable of the scheduled elections. We're not making friends, but we're sure influencing people.

Earlier this week, Body and Soul was properly alarm by the lack of concern over a retired general's irresponsible comments about the possibility of a military takeover. Links to additional sensible commentary included.

Slacktivist talks about the middlemen who will be getting their cut out of the Medicare bill. If you haven't yet read the Robert Kennedy Jr. piece on the environment, you can find the abridged and bullet pointed version here. Also provided, instructions for guerrilla voter registration.

Magpie on whether the US is a neoNazis, and also notes that George Soros helped oust Shevardnadze.

Ms. Magazine helps send a big excuuuuuse me to people who still want to guilt women into following particular roles. This linked article suggests that the real problem is a parent unfriendly workplace.

Consider asking your employer about germicidal lighting. May help increase profits by reducing sick days and lower productivity from chronic complaints. Come to think of it, this stuff should go in schools, post haste.

India and the EU sign major trade pact which includes a commitment to the European satellite network that outpaces China's involvement.

A Guardian columnist wonders where obsession with sex became such a big theological issue. I think he misses some glaring points, but it's still an interesting read.

Dave from How to Save the World rails against the fatalism of 'The Fourth Turning' while examining other points with interest. He recommends the softcover, so that you don't end up with marks on your walls when you get frustrated with it.

At Wampum, Dwight Meredith writes about Bush's little lies, and a possibly sensible plan for improving outcomes for the autistic.

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