How can we take our leaders seriously when we are told the real reason for the government shutdown: Clinton didn't apologize to Dole and Gingrich for making them sit in the back of Air Force One.

- Eight hundred thousand people are thrown out of work because Newt got the little TV-dinner they serve in coach.- This late word: Clinton still won't apologize, but he may give them frequent flier miles.

- Some federal employees don't know if their jobs are essential. Here is an advisory: If you go to work and your personal parking space has been marked "Visitor," you are not essential.

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