His ninth outing is called Death Vows, and its timely topic is gay marriage.

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"With the 12-year anniversary of Kirsty's death approaching, it is timely that we make an appeal for information that could help progress the case further, " he said.

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"This is a very timely hearing, as we are unfortunately experiencing a high level of pipeline accidents that have caused significant death and destruction, " said Rep. Corrine Brown, D-Florida, chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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