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Investment Advisor September 2009 Melanie Waddell	Danger & Opportunity: Stitching Together Healthcare Reform The healthcare debate moved outside the beltway in August, as members of Congress headed back home to face constituents bent on voicing their opinions on healthcare reform during townhall meetings.
InternetNews September 11, 2008 Kenneth Corbin	Lawmakers Warned of Threats to the Grid On anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks, House subcommittee mulls cyber security bill.
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