US watchdog 'deleted probe files'
A US senator demands answers to an allegation that America's top financial regulator has destroyed thousands of records on preliminary investigations.
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Call the Doctor: After an accident, a woman stepped forward and prepared to help the victim. She was asked to step aside by a man who announced, "Step back please! I've had a course in first aid and I'm trained in CPR."The woman watched his procedures for a few moments, then tapped him on the shoulder."When you get to the part about calling a doctor," she said, "I'm already here!"
Letter to the Railroad: Gentlemen: I have been riding trains daily for the last two years,and the service on your line seems to be getting worse every day. Iam tired of standing in the aisle all the time on a 14-mile trip. Ithink the transportation system is worse than that enjoyed by people2,000 years ago.Yours truly, A Commuter Dear Sir: We received your letter withreference to the shortcomings of our service and believe you aresomewhat confused in your history. The only mode of transportation2,000 years ago was by foot. Sincerely, The Railroad Gentlemen:I am in receipt of your letter, and I think you are the ones who areconfused in your history. If you will refer to the Bible, Book ofDavid, 9th Chapter, you will find that Balaam rode to town on hisass. That, gentlemen, is something I have not been able to do onyour train in the last two years.Your truly, A Commuter