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October 12th, 2006 More top stories » 5 Scandals that Could Put Republicans in Jail By James Ridgeway, Mother Jones The Foley cover-up is just the tip of the iceberg. If the Democrats succeed in retaking Congress this fall, here are five investigations they should get started on right away. Read more » Dutch Conservatives Crack Down on Coffee Shops By Dara Colwell, AlterNet Is the Dutch government wrecking Amsterdam's reputation as Europe's most liberal, "anything goes" destination? Pro-Lifers' Frightening New Tactic By Sarah Blustain, Reva Siegel As South Dakotans prepare to vote on the abortion ban, they're hearing a twisted new argument: that the state must "protect" women by forcing them to bear children. Study: More than 600,000 Dead in Iraq By John Tirman, AlterNet A researcher associated with a brand new mortality study is blunt to critics: 'its accuracy is not an issue... those who publicly dismiss the findings must offer an alternative.' In Russia, a Courageous Voice Is Silenced By Katrina vanden Heuvel, TheNation.com Anna Politkavskaya's murder may mark the beginning of the end for the free press under Putin. Dear Leader Brings It On By Robert Scheer, AlterNet Sensible Republicans must rein in the Bush administration and demand that progress take precedence over empty threats.

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