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Michael A. Smerconish

Michael Smerconish, attorney-turned-political commentator, has been recognized by Talkers magazine as one of America.s most important talk show hosts. Named Radio and Records. Local Personality of the Year in 2009, Smerconish now hosts two nationally syndicated daily radio programs, including a morning drive show based at Philadelphia.s The Big Talker 1210 AM WPHT. Both programs are syndicated by Dial-Global in a partnership with CBS RADIO. He is the author of four books, including two New York Times bestsellers: Muzzled: From T-Ball or Terrorism, True Stories That Should be Fiction and Murdered by Mumia, which he co-authored with Maureen Faulkner. Smerconish was a regular fill-in host for Bill O.Reilly.s nationally syndicated The Radio Factor and has been a guest host on MSNBC.s Hardball with Chris Matthews. He has appeared on every major television program where politics are discussed . from the Colbert Report to The View . and is a regular contributor at MSNBC. He also authors separate weekly columns for the Philadelphia Daily News and Philadelphia Inquirer. He lives in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with his wife and their four children.

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U.S. recovery hopes fade as economic growth dips
Gross domestic product is not rising fast enough to ease unemployment and is likely to expand even more slowly in the future, new report shows.

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Source: Waters to go to trial
California lawmaker would be second high-profile Democrat to face such an ordeal in near future.

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Chelsea Clinton's wedding draws 'Triple A-List' crowd
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Rep. Waters to face ethics trial
California Democrat decides to proceed to a House ethics committee trial for her role in helping to steer federal funds to a bank.

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Wylys built empire side-by-side
Democrats seize on massive securities fraud suit against brothers who contributed heavily to GOP.

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Colombia-Venezuela crisis brews

Meeting of S. American leaders fails to resolve dispute over Venezuelan President Chávez's alleged support for Colombian rebels. » Juan Forero

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Castle Resorts and Hotels: 50 Percent Off
The Castle Resorts and Hotels chain in Hawaii is offering its internet rates at half price at many of its properties. Castle also has great discounts for seniors and military personnel. Plus, kids 17 and under stay free.