It’s Friday, time to lighten up … Remember all those extra phantom congressional districts on the $18 million federal government boondoggle Recovery.gov? Well, apparently they provide a fabulous educational opportunity. Compliments of the Franklin Center and the Colbert Report, here’s your chance to learn about Connecticut’s “Fighting” 42nd Congressional District. Prepare to laugh:

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Better Know a Made-Up District – Connecticut’s 42nd
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Will Colorado’s 64th Congressional District be profiled next?