The Lighter Side: District Work Periods Across America
Washington humor columnist Dick West riffs on congressional recesses, calling August a district work period. He jokily visits quirky sites, notes encounters with locals and alleged lawmakers, and mocks touristic misperceptions while lampooning Capitol Hill perks.
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Caribbean
South Seas
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Lose water bloat with Odrinil Nature's Way
Taoley Drug Co. and Clinic Pharmacy advertise Odri nil Nature's Way as a remedy to reduce water retention. Mail orders filled.
Secret USAF squadron with stolen MiG fighters
The United States Air Force reportedly operates a secret unit of stolen or captured Soviet MiGs flown by American pilots to refine air combat. Reuters notes estimates range from four to more than twenty MiGs, with several kept in flyable condition for training at undisclosed bases in the continental United States.
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Lee Iwansky
Joe Tooley and Associates
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