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Quick Study: Border Control Quick Study: Border Control How are we protecting the 6,000 miles we share with Canada and Mexico?
Quick Study: Census 2010 Quick Study: Census 2010 Every ten years, the U.S. government essentially takes attendance, using results to distribute seats in the House of Representatives and $400 billion in federal aid. Will this year’s census make some people angry? We can count on it.
 
19 Poignant Photos of the Kennedy Family 19 Poignant Photos of the Kennedy Family Edward Kennedy passed away on August 25, 2009 after losing his battle with brain cancer. See this slideshow commemorating him and the iconic Kennedy family. Plus, read Kathleen Kennedy Townsend's reflection on tragedy.
American Weapons in the Hands of the Taliban American Weapons in the Hands of the Taliban Our allies in Pakistan and Afghanistan are using our money to pad their pockets—or worse, giving it to terrorists.
 
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