Republicans would be implacably opposed to, say, weakening the filibuster, and so would some Democrats, especially long-serving ones.

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With little reason to expect huge price gains in the housing market in the next few years, some homeowners are thinking especially long-term.

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Rather, the decision to take one's own life could be, I would argue, part of affirming personal dignity, helping us to reach acceptance, and even gain some serenity - especially when the alternative is a long, painful decline through terminal illness.

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Apparently the FDA is concerned that the higher drug concentrations produced by the long-acting version will push some patients into the danger zone, especially patients with kidney problems, a common complication of diabetes.

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While this practice, akin to ticket-scalping, can be quite profitable (especially when purchasing must-have electronic gifts) and is not illegal, it does require some dedication and standing in long lines.

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