The first minister rebuts both - and did so in his opening remarks to the Inverness conference.

BBC: Alex Salmond keeps the faith

Davis rebuts a number of arguments made by proponents of the estate tax.

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Fletcher rebuts this theory, calling the president's efforts needed and appreciated.

CNN: Hurricanes complicate election projections

Tim Walz rebuts this charge, but also recognizes that it's persistent.

NPR: Troop-Surge Opponents Mull Options

Dr Mann rebuts allegations of data-hoarding.

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