* Headlines for December 17, 2007 * A Debate on Hugo Chavez and Venezuela’s Failed Constitutional Referendum * FCC Chair Kevin Martin Refuses to Delay Vote on Proposed Rewrite of Media Ownership Rules * Four of Bolivia's Wealthiest Regions Declare Autonomy in Protest of New Constitution * Harvey Wasserman on New Ohio Voting Report: "The 2004 Election Was Stolen… Finally We Have Irrefutable Confirmation" * Spending Bill Includes $24 Billion Loan Guarantees for Nuclear Industry