But with the U.S. running record deficits, some say farm subsidies could face cuts when the legislation that governs them comes up for renewal in 2012.

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"I think there are going to be hard choices governments are going to have to face, either to open up in areas where they actually need workers, and some do involve some lesser-skilled occupations, or probably have to face some strong pressures with respect to irregular migrations,"

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We should also face up to some of our own self-inflicted wounds.

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It is possible that skilled diplomacy may come up with some face-saving way for the republicans to make enough of a gesture to restart the political process.

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But despite the challenges that face them, some Iraqi women continue to stand up for women's rights.

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