The United Nations reports 11 countries now are struggling to find accommodations,food, water and other essential items for their homeless populations.

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Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called a strong public option "essential" for any bill to pass in the House.

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"We think that is an essential first step. We are continuing to call for the freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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For farmers looking to get the most out of their fields, fertilizer is an essential but expensive ingredient.

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But shop owners say now they only see "essential customers" those who have to buy for the marriage of a son or a daughter.

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President Obama says it is essential for the United States to import less and export more.

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And making sure that folks have the opportunity and incentive to save for a home or college, for retirement or a rainy day is essential to that effort,".

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President Obama has made health care reform his top domestic priority, and Rothenberg says it has now become essential for Democrats to get something through Congress before next year's midterm elections.

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They say it is essential for the Georgian president to reach out to the opposition and find peaceful solutions to Georgia's problems, otherwise he likely will face more demonstrations in the months to come.

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