And he said it was an open question as to whether the NHS in Wales should continue to "simply and unquestioningly ride to the rescue" of people in these situations.

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Running in parallel with the will-she, won't-she of Mrs Fisher's impending delivery was the seemingly perennial question of when was a Briton going to win the Open again.

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But as in Iraq, it will remain an open question as to whether the bailout was worth the risk and cost to taxpayers.

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While his decision was no surprise, whether the American electorate will decide to give him a renewed mandate next year seems an open question.

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The association said the question was a reaction to media reports last year that several Palestinian-American travelers were asked to open their e-mail accounts and show airport security before being denied entry.

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The clerk, instead of rolling his eyes at the man next in line, could have asked himself why this woman was so bitterly complaining, after which one simple open-ended question might have opened up a fruitful conversation, not to mention the creation of a genuine human relationship, no matter how fleeting.

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