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Party Central discovers screaming people on Parliament’s front lawn not nearly as embarrassing as Hillites

East Coast politicos gather for cocktails and dinner at Mamma Theresa's, while some optimistic enviros line up to have their picture taken with Barack Obama at the MÃ©tropolitain.

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BY HARRIS MACLEOD
February 23, 2009

News | BY HARRIS MACLEOD | February 23, 2009

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Party Central

Party Central discovers screaming people on Parliament’s front lawn not nearly as embarrassing as Hillites

East Coast politicos gather for cocktails and dinner at Mamma Theresa's, while some optimistic enviros line up to have their picture taken with Barack Obama at the MÃ©tropolitain.

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Party Central discovers screaming people on Parliament’s front lawn not nearly as embarrassing as Hillites

East Coast politicos gather for cocktails and dinner at Mamma Theresa's, while some optimistic enviros line up to have their picture taken with Barack Obama at the MÃ©tropolitain.

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