

Deficit reduction is difficult, but inaction carries steep price tag.
Agricultural practices need not be abusive to animals.
Find better ways to adapt to current evolving family wishes.
Globally focused senator knows diplomacy, military and politics.
The virtual is increasingly replacing the actual, with mixed effect.
No citizen should have weapons that can kill so many, so fast.
Court should do no harm as support builds for same-sex unions.
Accountability should be top priority for lawmakers.
Lawmakers must muster the courage to adopt tougher gun laws.
The lockout is absurd; the pain it causes is real and widespread.
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