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The Pampered World of Congressional Air Travel - Businessweek

www.businessweek.com
2013-04-30T19:24:15.000Z
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The point is, Congress’s decision to lift the sequester was even more self-serving than you probably imagined. After casting their votes on Friday, most members raced to the airport and went home.

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The Proof is in the Pudding: 12,150 cups of chocolate pudding = 1,215,000 miles

www.flyertalk.com
2006-11-28T22:36:03.000Z
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"Isn't it strange to think that the million-miler sitting next to you in first class got there solely by buying chocolate pudding?"

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Schneier on Security: Dropped iPod Leads to Terror Alert

www.schneier.com
2006-08-26T18:32:39.000Z
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"This is a surreal story about a guy who accidentally drops his iPod into an airplane toilet, prompting a full-scale terror alert. Overreaction at its worst."

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Mutiny as passengers refuse to fly until Asians are removed | the Daily Mail

www.dailymail.co.uk
2006-08-20T16:36:15.000Z
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"This is a victory for terrorists."

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TheStar.com - Don't mess with my flight plans

www.thestar.com
2006-08-14T22:24:17.000Z
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"I am sick of living under the shadow of media-driven fear of terrorism."

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