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MSNBC head Phil Griffin now says Olbermann, who was suspended indefinitely without pay on Nov. 5, has been punished enough. Olbermann's supporters certainly felt that way, calling his suspension by MSNBC for making political donations to Democrats "outrageous" and "bizarre."

A Tennessee fire department let a home burn down because the owner neglected to pay a $75 fee. The conflagration has become the focal point for discussion about the effects of pay-as-you-go models of government services.