America once banned slavery and segregation; now it bans trans fats and light …

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As with any story of this type, I wonder where the line should be drawn: Plenty of foods and products are unhealthy and bad for the environment. Is it really the government's place to step … Since life is a tragic succession of trade-offs, the state …
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House Republicans to call for Eric Holder impeachment

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A group of hard-line conservative House Republicans will introduce a resolution on Thursday calling for the impeachment of Attorney General Eric Holder. … These include allegations that Holder violated federal law by refusing to comply with a …
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Rob Ford refuses to go amid Toronto bid to strip him of some powers

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Ford later apologised for using "graphic" language and said he wanted to reassure people that he was seeking treatment after revelations of drug and alcohol abuse. … "I have to take legal action against the waiter who said I was doing lines," he said …
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Would standardised packs deter people from smoking?

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This country has historically taken a strong line on the regulation of harmful products consumed by young people. … In 2008, the Department of Health identified the predictors of smoking initiation as age, gender, home environment, drug use and alcohol.
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