The Skinny today: Secretary of Defense nominee Robert Gates wows the media by saying the U.S. isn't winning the war in Iraq. Plus, New York City commences the War on trans fats, Congressmen are forced to put in a five-day work week (kind of) and a Web site outlines the 300 ways you can get sued this Christmas. The Skinny is Hillary Profita's take on the top news of the day and the best of the Web. Check out today's edition here.
