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Do limits on new drivers reduce crashes?

Do limits on new drivers reduce crashes?

Safety advocates back a new proposal before the U.S. Senate that would require states use graduated licensing rules for drivers under the age of 21. Some states, like Minnesota, already have some restrictions on new drivers. But do the laws really work? And are they enforced well enough?

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Retirement benefits and the federal deficit

Retirement benefits and the federal deficit

The new federal deficit reduction commission is meeting at the White House Tuesday to take up the biggest problem with balancing the federal budget long term. Social Security and Medicare trust funds won't keep up with baby boomers when they retire.

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Furor grows over Arizona's illegal immigration law

The furor over Arizona's new law cracking down on illegal immigrants grew Monday as opponents used refried beans to smear swastikas on the state Capitol, civil rights leaders demanded a boycott of the state, and the Obama administration weighed a possible legal challenge.

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Arizona immigration conflict heats up

Arizona immigration conflict heats up

More protests were planned today after thousands gathered this weekend to demonstrate against a bill that will make it a state crime to be an illegal immigrant in Arizona.

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Young leaders strive to improve the world

Young leaders strive to improve the world

A lot of negative labels have been put on the millennial generation -- entitled, self-absorbed, selfish. But it's also clear that this generation is engaged and active in social causes, and is looking to make change outside the realm of politics.

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Advocates vow challenges to Ariz. immigration law

Advocates vow challenges to Ariz. immigration law

Civil rights advocates vowed Saturday to challenge Arizona's tough new law targeting illegal immigration, saying it will lead to racial profiling of Hispanics despite the governor's assurance abuses won't be tolerated.

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Leech Lake leaders want to halt fishing protest

Leech Lake leaders want to halt fishing protest

Leaders on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation say they will work to resolve differences over treaty rights through conversation with state officials and diplomacy, instead of a demonstration before the state's fishing opener next month.
by Tom Robertson

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