Singer-songwriter Brian Fallon grew up five blocks from E Street, and says that until this album, he did everything possible to avoid sounding too much like Springsteen.

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Brian Fallon, a spokesman for Mr. Schumer, said that strategy would be pursued in future deficit-reduction talks because Democrats believe domestic discretionary programs have been cut to the bone.

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It's hardly a surprise that Bruce Springsteen has joined The Gaslight Anthem on stage, just as it's hardly a surprise that footage of the collaboration depicts singer Brian Fallon looking as if his heart is about to explode in a trillion joyful pieces.

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