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COS News: World Updates 8.4.09

Ulysses S. Grant Marches Into Hell to Seek Release of U.S. Prisoners
Former President Ulysses S. Grant went to Hell to negotiate the release of two other dead American Presidents who were sentenced to an after-life sentence of hard labor.
Spurring Sales, Car Rebate Plan is Left Up in Air
Approval of more funding for the “cash for clunkers” program took a step forward as it won the support of Martin Sheen and Paris Hilton, who had earlier criticized the plan.
Fears of “2000 All Over Again” Cast Pall Over Afghan Election
Many Afghans remain doubtful that the person with the most votes will be elected.
New York Cabbies Continue To Disregard Commonly Held Values of Hygiene
Simple rules of hygiene have been in place for New York City cab drivers for a decade, but the rules remain almost entirely unenforced.

Happy Birthday, President Obama
Shh, the entire Senate Democratic Caucus is planning a surprise birthday party for President Obama, who turns 48 today. They still need some help with streamers, and can someone else pick up some ice?