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Leading Off (4/1/09): April Fool’s Day Edition

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1. The Dallas Cowboys just traded Tony Romo to the Denver Broncos for Jay Cutler. Gotcha! I’m only kidding!

2. Frito-Lay has launched a nationwide recall on its pistachios over fears of salmonella contamination. A Frito-Lay spokesman made a gesture toward his slacks and said: “I got your salty nuts right here!” No he didn’t! That’s a joke! I had you going there for a minute!

3. According to mandatory personal financial statements submitted this week by Dallas City Council candidates, District 7 challenger Chazz Redd owns 100,000 shares of Citigroup, which could cause a conflict of interest. Zing! Pow! That look on your face was priceless! Oh, man. Classic.

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