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tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 10/19/2009
Yes Men, Activist Group, Teamed Up On Chamber Hoax
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Well, it looks like we were right . The Chamber of Commerce hoax was perpetrated by the Yes Men, in tandem with a group of activists known as the Avaaz Action Factory. Yes Man Andy Bichlbaum showed up at the 11am press conference that had earlier been announced by a "Chamber of Commerce" press ...
Yes Men Pull Off Chamber Of Commerce Hoax On Climate Change (VIDEO)
huffingtonpost.com - 10/19/2009
Yes Men Pull Off Chamber Of Commerce Hoax On Climate Change (VIDEO)
— huffingtonpost.com — UPDATE : The Chamber of Commerce hoax was pulled off by the political performance artist group, The Yes Men, who have posted video as proof. In taking credit for the prank, the group released the following press release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a ... Yes Men Pull Off Chamber Of Commerce Hoax On Climate ...

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The Yes Men Fix the US Chamber of Commerce (video)
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youtube.com - 10/20/2009
The Yes Men Fix the US Chamber of Commerce (video)
— youtube.com — Eric Wohlschlegel confronts Hingo Sembra. Which one legitimately represents the right way for American business? Oct. 19, 11:15am, Washington, D.C. Press Club. The Yes Men Fix the US Chamber of Commerce (video)

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politico.com - 10/19/2009
Chamber victimized by climate hoax
— politico.com — Chamber of Commerce announces it's supporting the climate change bill -- but in reality, it's not. Chamber victimized by climate hoax

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Talking Points Memo:  Chamber Hoaxsters Revealed!

Gawker:  The Yes Men Make Chamber of Commerce Look Like (Bigger) Dinosaurs [Stunts]

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Chamber Hoaxsters Revealed!
Talking Points Memo — Okay. We've confirmed who was behind the Climate Change hoax pulled on the Chamber of Commerce. Find out who. ...

The Yes Men Make Chamber of Commerce Look Like (Bigger) Dinosaurs [Stunts]
Gawker — ... in DC today to declare that it's ending its longstanding, controversial opposition to climate-change regulations. No it didn't. It was The Yes Men, of course, the liberal group behind the ...

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We're still trying to get the exact details. But the Chamber of Commerce this morning was apparently the victim (if you can call it that) of an elaborate hoax in which it was claimed that the Chamber had decided to go along with robust Climate Change legislation. Reuters seems to have fallen ...