By John Solomon
How the government's punishing of the exposure of official wrongdoing can linger for years
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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley touted the nation's economic gains under President Obama during a speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, as he sought to erase comments he made days earlier when he said Americans are no better off than they were in 2008.
Through his decades-long career, Andy Griffith was beloved, yet somehow taken for granted. He early on gained immortality as Sheriff Andy Taylor. But his skill at playing cornpone decency blinded fans to his ability to master other roles.

Emmy-award winning actor Beau Bridges told the Daily Caller that wealthy Americans have "the responsibility" to pay more in taxes and "help people out that need support."
"Laguna Beach" cast member Kristin Cavallari has joined "Friends with Benefits" stars Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake in accepting an invitation to a Marine Corps Ball.

Since landing his first gig as a 4-month-old infant in "The Company She Keeps," Jeff Bridges has played some of the more memorable movie roles of our time, such as an aimless border town teen in "The Last Picture Show" and the easygoing Dude in "The Big Lebowski."
Oscar winner Jeff Bridges is lending his star power to a public-private partnership in Virginia to combat childhood hunger.

Sulaimon Brown finally testifies before D.C. council, but says little; D.C. attorney files $1 suit against Council member Harry Thomas; D.C. office held without bond in alleged fatal shooting; Police shoot man in Hains Point; Gov. McDonnell joins actor Bridges in promoting to programs to feed needy Virginia children
Jeff Bridges is working on a new album that will be his major-label debut.

Colin Firth and Christian Bale are expected to take home Screen Actors Guild Awards prizes in a ceremony that looks to be a prelude for acting honors at the Academy Awards.

"The Fighter" co-stars Christian Bale and Melissa Leo have swept the supporting-acting honors at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for their roles in the boxing drama.

The first honors of Sunday night's Screen Actors Guild Awards have been handed out prior to the show, with the award for film stunt ensemble going to the sci-fi blockbuster "Inception" and the TV stunt prize to the vampire drama "True Blood."

Melissa Leo won the supporting-actress honor Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for her role as the domineering matriarch of a boxing family in "The Fighter."

Steve Buscemi of "Boardwalk Empire" and Julianna Margulies of "The Good Wife" have been picked as best actors in a TV drama at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

The Screen Actors Guild Awards just got even more star-studded.
He also received support from top Democrats who have stressed improvements under the president as a major theme in the days since Mr. O'Malley's slip-up.
After the 'better off' gaffe, O'Malley seeking to make amends →
"If you guys are hungry this summer, what are you going to do if you need food?" he asked more than 100 students in the audience.