But a look at some very rough numbers suggests that if the president and congressional Republicans want to compromise, there is a middle-ground.

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"I've gone through some rough times but constant networking to keep up my business connections kept me alive financially with work, " says Mr. Deitch.

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And as we've gotten to the full committee, we have still had some rough times, but we are making it through it in, again, a bipartisan fashion that will reflect creditably on the House of Representatives.

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"We faced some really rough weather, but the boat always operated well during those times, even better than we expected, " he said.

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Mexico has some shining jewels, but also many rough diamonds.

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They know that some times have been rough, but maybe not how rough .

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But the rough is only marginally thicker than at some regular Tour events and winning the Players does not require the same level of skill, high-wire daring and mental endurance that winning a major does.

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The elegant six-foot 15-year-old from Hawaii found some difficult spots in the rough, but her power saved her on several occasions, although a fourth dropped shot came at the 16th when a wedge from the thick rye grass sank into more trouble short of the green.

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But for some music stars, though, things aren't that rough--even if you're not selling records, tapes, CDs or downloads, there are plenty of ways to make money.

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