Today, this arrangement has been causing problems.

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In terms of governance, this arrangement provides an interesting reminder that there is a diversity of ways that we can solve public policy problems.

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Clearly, Peter noted, this is not a seating arrangement particularly conducive to the sharing of ideas or forming the relationships so necessary to bridging disagreement and solving problems.

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