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Americans to Lose One Hour to Daylight Saving and the Rest to Facebook, Twitter

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Mar 15, 2010 Due to the extraordinary amount of time the average American spends on the two popular social networking sites, he or she is expected to waste 48 hours this weekend out of a possible 47. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Sour Gropes for Glenn Beck

Staff / Truthdig Mar 12, 2010 Ah, if only former Rep Eric Massa truly was the "ray of sunshine" Glenn Beck was so keenly wishing for before Massa actually showed up on Beck's set and dashed the Fox News host's hopes of mining Massa's tale of persecution at the, er, hands of naked Rahm Emanuel for all it was worth. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Massa’s Gone, but Investigation May Go On

Staff / Truthdig Mar 12, 2010 Former Congressman Eric Massa is no longer in the House, but his tarnished legacy may live on a little longer there if House Minority Leader John Boehner has his way. Rep. Boehner wants to revive the ethics investigation into sexual harassment claims against Massa, with the aim of finding out what House Democratic leaders knew about the Massa mess and when they knew it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Larry King to Eric Massa: ‘Are You Gay?’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 11, 2010 Larry King got right to the point in his interview with former Congressman Eric Massa on Tuesday's "Larry King Live," asking Massa directly if he was gay This was a question Massa was not about to answer, because, as he informed his confused host, "It insults every gay American it somehow classifies people" Oh. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Eric Massa’s ‘Glenn Beck’ Moment Bears Strange Fruit

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2010 If former Rep. Eric Massa hoped he'd get a post-resignation PR boost from his guest spot on Glenn Beck's Fox News show Tuesday, he made some bad choices in his quest for support. Those included his selection of venue and his whimsical approach to clearing up the sexual harassment issue that played a key part in his strange, memorable exit from office. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rep. Massa: ‘Rahm Emanuel Is Son of the Devil’s Spawn’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2010 Rep. Eric Massa isn't about to leave Capitol Hill without firing some zingers at fellow Democrats. He had special scorn for House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, who helped get Massa elected. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rep. Eric Massa to Resign Following Sexual Harassment Report

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2010 Rep. Eric Massa said earlier this week that he wouldn't seek re-election, citing a health issue. The picture had changed by Friday, when Politico claimed that the Democratic congressman from New York was preparing to leave office even sooner amid allegations that he had sexually harassed a male staff member. Update: Massa says he will step down next week. Click here for his announcement. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )