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Israeli Pullout from Gaza
After much conflict, Israel had decided to pull out of the Gaza Strip, although Israelis living in Gaza aren't happy about it. Do you think the pullout will improve relations in the Middle East?
AFL-CIO Labor Schism
Because of the decline in labor membership over the past ten years, the Teamsters and the Service Employees International Union will boycott the AFL-CIO convention this week in Chicago, in the biggest labor schism since 1930. BusinessWeek wants to know what you think.
Is Homeland Security Keeping Us Safe?
The recent terrorist attacks in central London have some wondering just how prone the U.S. is to terrorist attacks, despite the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security. The weekly poll on U.S. News and World Report's front page asks if you think homeland security has prevented attacks on U.S. soil since 9/11.
WorldCom Chief Sentenced Fairly?
WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his white-collar crimes - practically a life sentence for the 63-year-old. A poll on CNN's front page asks: was the sentence appropriate, too tough, or not tough enough?
Health Care Comparison
Are you satisfied with your health care? Take this PBS poll to find out how your health care compares with others across the country.
Miranda Rights Controversy
John Q. Ripley, a South Florida man who was convicted of murder in less than two hours after jurors watched a confessional tape, is now a free man because his Miranda rights were misread to him. Should accused killers go free because of botched Miranda rights?
Terrorist Attack in London
A website uncovered by the BBC claimed that al-Qaeda was responsible for the tragic bombings in London on July 7, and that the attack was in response to Tony Blair's support of the war in Iraq. Did Blair's support trigger the bombings, or is the claim unfounded?
Bush's Speech from Ft. Bragg
President Bush's speech from Ft. Bragg has been the subject of controversy over whether or not the speech detailed a clear strategy for Iraq. Does Bush have a sound strategy, or is the Iraq situation still a mess?
Bush and Nuclear Power
President Bush has urged the development of new nuclear power plants in an effort to end dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels. Is Bush right, or is he forgetting about the terrible accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl?
G8 Issues
The leaders of the G8 Summit in Gleneagles are said to be discussing the issues of debt relief to Africa and climate change. The Weekly Standard's Question of the Week asks what do you think the G8 should focus on?
U.S. and Kyoto at G8
As the only G8 country to not ratify the Kyoto agreement that went into effect in February, the U.S. is under pressure to comply. President George W. Bush says the Kyoto agreement would be terrible for the U.S. economy. Is Bush right, or does the U.S. need to make progress towards controlling climate change?
Ban .50 Caliber Rifle Exports to Civilians?
The House of Representatives rejected a bill that would ban the export of .50 caliber rifles, which can take down jetliners from a mile away, to civilians. Should the Senate also reject the bill with 2nd Amendment rights in mind, or do we need to keep these weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists?
Canadian Prescription Drugs
Canadian’s health care system offers prescription drugs for cheaper than U.S. prices, but it’s currently illegal to import them. Are Canada’s prescriptions safe to import?
Stem Cell
The House of Representatives loosened restrictions on federal funding for stem cell research. Is stem cell research an effective tool that can save lives, or are scientists destroying innocent lives?
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