By supplying a presidential candidate, a model for our national health care, and a high profile Senate race, Massachusetts is playing a big role in U.S. politics these days.

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The prime minister has been critical of the way protesters set up camp outside St Paul's - which temporarily closed, cancelling Sunday services for the first time since the Blitz in 1941, saying that the camp posed a health and safety risk, and has seen several high profile resignations over the camp.

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Others have called for added protections, however, following a series of high-profile incidents involving former players' health.

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Easley used the power of the incumbency during the campaign to help raise money and maintain a high profile as he fought Ballantine on issues ranging from the economy to health care.

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Mr. Weiner gained acclaim and criticism for his work on arguably the most high-profile New York priority in recent years, a bill to fund health care and compensation for people who were near the Sept. 11, 2001, crash sites after the attacks and got sick later.

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The ongoing saga sparked a high-profile debate: how much do Chief Executives need to say about their health?

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