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Washington Redskins kicker Graham Gano (4) tackles Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels (35) on a 40 yard kick off return in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Minnesota Vikings at Fedex Field, Landover, MD, Saturday, December 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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Washington Redskins wide receiver Jabar Gaffney has been encouraged to seek a trade, as he no longer fits in the team's plans. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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New York Giants' Victor Cruz jumps over a New York Jets defender while scoring a 99-yard touchdown during the second quarter Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Protesters shout slogans during a protest against alleged vote rigging in Russia's parliamentary elections on Sakharov avenue in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)
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** FILE ** Britain's Prince Philip arrives at Government House in Canberra, Australia, in this Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, file photo. Queen Elizabeth II's husband has been taken to the hospital after experiencing chest pains, British royal officials said Friday Dec 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Torsten Blackwood, Pool, file)
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Republican presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks during a campaign stop, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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Travelers wait in line with their luggage at Miami International Airport before traveling Cuba, Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in Miami. As the holidays approach this year, thousands of Cuban-Americans are taking advantage of the Obama administration's relaxed travel regulations to return to the island. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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** FILE ** Speaker of the House John Boehner of Ohio, center, is surrounded by reporters after exiting a House vote on the payroll tax cut in Washington, on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the South Court Auditorium at the White House complex, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Washington. The president was flanked at the White House by several people who commented on Twitter about how they would be impacted if the tax cuts were not extended. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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"I am gratified that the Legislature removed the definition of public employer from the bill, which included institutions of higher education, in favor of a definition of public employees that makes no specific reference to university employees," said Gov. Rick Snyder, Michigan Republican. (Associated Press)
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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a Republican presidential candidate, gets up on his soapbox to deliver a stump speech during a campaign stop at a feed store in Lancaster, N.H., on Thursday. (Associated Press)
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AW-W-W: 58 percent of Republicans and 47 percent of Democrats in the Washington area "believe in Santa and the magic of Christmas" says a WTOP poll. (AP photo)
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GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich addresses a Virginia party fundraiser Thursday in Henrico. The former House speaker submitted 11,050 ballot-access signatures. (Associated Press)
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Commissioner Alan Bersin, head of Customs and Border Protection, said he was "proud of the significant and meaningful achievements we have made on our borders and at our nation's ports of entry over nearly two years." (Associated Press0
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Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher has 146 tackles, three force fumbles and two interceptions this season. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
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Redskins middle linebacker London Fletcher re-signed with Washington on Thursday. He led the NFL with 166 tackles in the 2011 season and has played in 224 consecutive games. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)
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District Mayor Vincent C. Gray said "opinions always matter" and "we take them seriously," but he is proud of accomplishments such as the fiscal year 2012 budget and sustainability efforts that will stretch into the new year. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Army Pfc. Bradley E. Manning (right) is escorted from a security vehicle to a courthouse in Fort Meade, Md., on Thursday for a military hearing that will determine if he should face a court-martial in connection with a leak of secret documents. (Associated Press)
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Bill Graves, president of the American Trucking Association, objects to the restart provision in the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration work rules. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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House Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer, Maryland Democrat, is followed by reporters after holding a news conference on the payroll tax cut on Capitol Hill on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
