In fact, this isn't only a problem when it comes to funerals and burial. It's a general issue.

这其实不仅仅是殡葬的问题，而是一个普遍现象。

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Most people say the letters GI were a short way to say general issue or government issue.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

"We have always offered this. If they were to help us help them, then the secretary-general would be in a position to go all out on the sanctions issue, humanitarian support, even reconstruction and development.

VOA: standard.2009.08.11

China is the specific issue, but there is a general issue here as well.

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Ms. SAMUELS: I think it's a general issue but because African-Americans in everything.

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Taking into account the significant progress achieved by our negotiators, we are working on a new agreement to issue, as a general rule without unduly formalized invitations and justifications, multiple-entry visas for eligible business travelers and tourists of 36 month validity at a unified and reciprocal fee, as well as the issuance of 12-month, multiple-entry visas for official representatives of our countries.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House