By reviving suspicions of a cosy, protectionist culture in the Italian elite, the affair has damaged the country's reputation as a place in which to do business just what Italy didn't need as it clears up the mess left behind after the spectacular collapse of Parmalat, a family-controlled dairy group.

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Then there is the commercial -- I don't even remember what they were pitching -- of two or three kids in the kitchen making a mess after spilling the cereal.

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Medicaid has been a joint federal-state mess for so long that we don't know exactly what states would do if allowed to innovate.

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