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September 28, 2011

	Economists Say Obama Jobs Plan Would Prevent Another Recession by Zeke Miller on Sep 28, 2011, 9:03 AM It's still not going to pass.

Newser Superlatives - Census Memo: Please Stop Napping at Work

A roundup of today's most provocative stories, as voted by our readers.

Census Memo: Please Stop Napping at Work

(Newser) - The Federal Eye blog at the Washington Post picks up on two memos to government employees not of the usual variety (we hope): Nap time: Census Bureau officials fielding increased complaints about workers "sleeping in public areas" of its Maryland headquarters cracked down: “Sleeping on the premises is... More »

Most Brilliant: 87%

We Need a Match.com for College Admissions

(Newser) - It's time to bring the college admissions process into the modern age, writes Kevin Carey at the Atlantic . He doesn't mean the process by which elite students get into Ivy League schools—he means the real world, where the vast majority of students end up picking a school... More »

Most Scary: 76%

Cantaloupe Death Toll Rising, May Hit 16

(AP) - Health officials say at least 13 people have died from possible listeria illnesses traced to Colorado cantaloupes, making it the deadliest food outbreak in more than a decade. The CDC said today that 72 illnesses and 13 deaths are linked to the tainted fruit. Most of the victims were age... More »

Most Depressing: 82%

Bullies Taunt Gay Suicide's Sis: 'We're Glad He's Dead'

(Newser) - Bullies are continuing to plague a grief-stricken family even after the suicide of their 14-year-old gay son. New York student Jamey Rodemeyer killed himself after repeatedly complaining about bullies at his school and after making a heart-breaking YouTube video where he talked of his hopes for a better future. Now... More »

Most Intriguing: 72%

NASA: Satellite Fell in Remote South Pacific

(Newser) - Now that NASA's had time to crunch the numbers regarding last weekend's falling satellite , it has a pretty good idea of where it splashed down—in the middle of nowhere in the South Pacific. The dead UARS craft entered the atmosphere generally above American Samoa, according to the... More »

Most Annoying: 69%

Bristol Palin Heckler Now Sorry

(Newser) - It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt—or threatened with bodily harm. Stephen Hanks, the 47-year-old who said some nasty things to Bristol Palin regarding her momma (an exchange that was, of course, caught on film), has now apologized. Though he originally said he'd gladly do... More »