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Oil Debate Warms Alaskan Tempers

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – With heightened concerns over national security in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, the debate over energy has a new sense of urgency, as lawmakers consider the implications of relying on potentially volatile countries for the bulk of our oil supply. Republicans say if there were …

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American Heart Association Paradox

The American Heart Association this week urged that “health care professionals downplay the popular but unproven supposition that drinking red wine can help ward off heart attacks.” But “unproven suppositions” don’t stop the AHA from promoting other foods and beverages as “heart healthy.” Some “unproven suppositions,” as it turns out, …

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Common Sense: A Ten Year Plan

Ten years is a long time. That’s the amount of time that passes before this whole tax cut fully takes effect. Just think about that. Ten years. Ten years ago George Bush “Senior” was president. Ten years ago most of us didn’t know who Bill Clinton was. Ten years ago …

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