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Energy and Environment
 Point/Counterpoint.
Con: Economics aside, the United States should forego offshore drilling because of the unavoidable environmental consequences that would ensue.
Pro: Let BP take care of this mess, and then let them come up with a safer, more lucrative way to drill offshore.
By Tallor Kleiner and Tonya Riley, Grade, Synergy, Carroll County Times, Westminster, MD - 5/14/2010
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Health and Government
Government Pushes for Heathier School Lunches.
The Agriculture Department was given legislation by the Senate Agriculture Committee to create new standards for school lunches, such as less candy in the vending machines, pizza made with whole wheat-crust and low-fat mozzarella, and desserts with fewer calories.
By Marcus Toms, The Chronicle @ Kettle Run, Kettle Run High School, Nokesville, VA - 6/10/10
Source: my.hsj.org
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Energy and Environment
BP Oil Spill in Gulf Will Result in Long Recovery.
The Gulf Coast Oil Spill is causing nothing but a cycle of problems. Between the loss of life, loss of food, and loss of jobs, it seems as though there will be a long road to recovery for the Gulf and British Petroleum.
By Sammy Eastburn, Ridge Report, Marvin Ridge High School, Waxhaw, NC - 5/28/10
Source: my.hsj.org
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Elections
and Health Care
California Voters Will See Marijuana Issue on November Ballot.
While the debate to legalize marijuana has been an ongoing controversial issue, the Tax and Regulate Initiative has collected more than enough signatures from petitions to put the decision on the California ballot in November.
By Ani Misirian, Clark Chronicle, Clark Magnet High School, La Crescenta, CA - 5/27/10
Source: my.hsj.org
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Immigration
Arizona Immigration Law Draws Suggested Solutions.
Many fear that the Arizona immigration law could be applied in discriminating fashion. Some offer solutions, some suggest boycotts others praise the law.
By Ivan Huang, The Eagle, George Washington High School, San Francisco, CA - 5/25/10
Source: my.hsj.org
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Education and Economy
State Cuts Funds for Curriculum, Textbooks.
Because of the subsequent budget cuts in education that the State of California has had to enact, the EUHSD does not have sufficient financial resources to adopt a new curriculum and the costly new textbooks that it requires.
By Juan Reynoso and Laney Paulson, The Musket, Orange Glen High School, Escondido, CA - 4/19/10
Source: my.hsj.org
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Education and Politics
Cutting GED Money Depletes Hope for Adults.
Governor Brewer is making the decision to cut GED classes for adults, making
them no longer available in the state of Arizona.
By Julianne Capati, The Raven Report, Empire High School, Tucson, AZ
- 4/19/10
Source: my.hsj.org
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