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Obama Asks Biden How $10 Million for Skittles Got Into Budget

President Barack Obama asked Vice President Joe Biden what he knew about how a provision allocating $10 million to the purchase of Skittles, a popular candy, made its way into Mr. Obama’s proposed budget.

Capitol Janitor Hoping Some Stimulus Money Falls on Floor

“I know it’s kind of a long shot,” said Barberie, who has worked as a janitor at the Capitol since 2003.

Republicans Propose ‘Infiniti Stimulus Package’ for the Already Wealthy

Unlike the Democrat-backed bill, the Republican stimulus package would be ultra-exclusive, amounting to $800 billion divided evenly among 20 rich white men.

Hundreds of Jobs Created in Field of Counting Unemployed

The White House announced projections of growth in the field of counting newly unemployed and poor Americans for the U.S. Census Bureau and other organizations of its kind.

GOP Bill Would Eliminate Middle Class Income Tax by Eliminating Middle Class Income

Senate Republicans introduced a bill today that would simultaneously eliminate the income tax and the income for the so-called ‘middle class.’

Obama Considers Selling Biden to Japan for Cash and Goods

President Barack Obama is reportedly considering a plan to sell Vice President Joe Biden to Japan for an undisclosed amount of cash and goods.

Country Decides Toothpaste Makes Great Christmas Gift

Joe and Lori Metuchen realized something Friday, as they were waiting on a long line at 4:00 AM for a nearby Best Buy to open: toothpaste is a great gift for Christmas.

CEOs Say They May Have to Cut Back on Hookers and Blow

The executives requested government aid to enable the continuation of the practices.

Bush to Nation: You Will All Be Poor by Friday

President Bush addressed the nation to tell the American people, “You will all be poor by Friday, Monday at the latest.”

Exxon Mobil Vows to Reduce Nation’s Dependence on Other Companies’ Oil

“This country should not have to face the prospect of several different oil companies determining its economic fate,” CEO Rex V. Tillerson said in a statement.