Top 10 Political Scandals of 2009

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8. Rep. Joe Wilson's Outburst

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Rep. Joe Wilson shouts as Obama addresses a joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009.

South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson's shout of "You lie!" during President Obama's joint session address on healthcare. Wilson said his shout was spontaneous, and he apologized.

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