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Today on the Main Site:

The Cure for Political Dejection by Quin Hillyer: The worst of times don't have to last.

Swift Tax Dodgers by Andrew Cline: John Kerry's not alone in dodging Massachusetts taxes.

Bring Back the Duel by Christopher Orlet: Because drive-by shootings ain't what they used to be.

Cameron's Flotilla Folly by Aaron Goldstein: The new British prime minister chooses Turkey and Hamas over Israel.

Amongst the Gibbering Journalists by R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr.: What's with the wretches and patheticos also known as Journolists?

How the New Beetle Got Old by Eric Peters: So long to the New Beetle and its miserable 12-year run.

A Prescription for Fiscal Discipline by Rep. Paul Broun, MD: It's one medicine Obamacare won't care to cover.

You Have Reached... by Reid Collins: Whenever storms knock power out, Pepco remains in the dark.

What to Watch for:

Judge's ruling on AZ law sets stage for legal fight (Wash Post) 

Obama on the View (ABC News) 

Insurers cheat dead soldiers' families (Bloomberg) 

Americans cut back on visits to doctor (WSJ) 

US Military scrutinizes leaks for risks to Afghans (NY Times) 

Clip of the Day:

Robert Gibbs tells media to "grow some skin thats a little thicker;" full briefing below talking about Obama's "beer picnic"