1.0 link 147745 <![CDATA[China Buys Naming Rights to U.S.]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-borowitz/china-buys-naming-rights_b_147745.html In a landmark deal that could provide much-needed cash to America's anemic economy, China agreed today to acquire the naming rights to the U.S. for a reported $1.4 trillion.

The deal, which is expected to be signed by President George W. Bush and Chinese president Hu Jintao sometime before Inauguration Day on January 20, was hailed today by Mr. Bush as a "win-win" for both countries.

"We get 1.4 trillion dollars, and all we have to do is change our name to...

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