Exactly who owns what depends on international treaty and law, control and occupation, and historical connection.

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Even though Congress is different in this era -- with both parties deeply divided internally and a closed committee system that dampens the power of party leaders to control members -- those historical struggles offer some instructive lessons for today as to how to seize a great opportunity that emerges.

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French-led forces liberated the historical city this week after Islamist militants took control of it last year.

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In the distant (and even the not-so-distant) historical past, these systems of motivation and control were largely in sync.

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Get government spending and deficits back under control and get interest rates back to the historical norm of about 5% as quickly as possible.

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The kit also includes a smart plug that can remotely control devices in the home and report back on a current and historical energy usage.

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If the historical pattern holds, it could win 130 seats in the lower house, and control 390 via its partners.

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Those who control the estates of authors, artists and collectors have been able to use their cultural and historical artefacts to pay inheritance tax since 1910.

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