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In this July 30, 2011, file photo, Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., talks about the standoff between Democrats and Republicans over the debt crisis on Capitol Hill in Washington. West said he believes 75-plus House Democrats are members of the Communist Party, a claim that echoed Joe McCarthy’s unsubstantiated 1950s charges that communists had infiltrated the top ranks of the U.S. government. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

GOP lawmaker says 75-plus Dems are communists

Last updated Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 4:01pm

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Allen West said he believes 75-plus House Democrats are members of the Communist Party, a claim that echoed Joe McCarthy’s unsubstantiated 1950s charges that communists had infiltrated the top ranks of the U.S. government.

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Pyongyang residents sweep snow from the streets before the funeral procession for late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, in Pyongyang, North Korea Wednesday Dec. 28, 2011. (AP Photo)

North Korea weeps for dead dictator

Last updated Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 12:00pm
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Chinese President Hu Jintao delivers his speech during the celebration of the Communist Party's 90th anniversary at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, July 1, 2011. Hu said that its ability to adapt made China affluent and powerful and that the party must fight corruption to retain public support and continue its uncontested rule. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

China's communists mark 90th year in power

Last updated Friday, July 1, 2011 - 10:33am

BEIJING -- Chinese President Hu Jintao celebrated the Communist Party on its 90th anniversary Friday for its ability to adapt and said it must use that skill to fight corruption and ease social conflict if it is to stay in power.

The nationally televised speech capped a patriotic campaign of films, TV programs and nostalgic "red" song sing-alongs aimed at solidifying the notion that the communist government has propelled China to greatness.

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