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Morning Countdown: The Plea Bargain Edition

Tuesday, 07 February 2012 09:00

Written by Drew Singer

Good Tuesday morning and welcome back. Here are the day's must-reads:

4) The state Supreme Court in Georgia has overturned an assisted suicide law.

3) Today marks the anniversary of the rebirth of the plea bargain.

2) President Obama has nominated a new head of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division.

1) Despite a guilty verdict against him, Bill DeWeese said he will seek re-election.

More to come tomorrow.

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