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While journalists are fond of saying that they are the "watchdogs" of government, that is a bald-faced lie.— Libertarian Blog Place
For the more dogged watchdogs, the site also links to the physical contract signed by each institution and the Treasury.— AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed
Or maybe the watchdogs were too focused on taming movies - there has always been a tendency in our culture to believe the printed word is— Comic Book Resources
But in the absence of vigilant watchdogs, aldermen have become more vulnerable to such pressure.— The Somerville News Blog

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