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Today's Question Blog

What should be the main goal of U.S. immigration policy?

The Supreme Court on Monday struck down parts of Arizona’s immigration law, ruling that immigration policy remained a federal responsibility. President Obama said the ruling made clear the need for comprehensive revision of federal immigration laws. Today’s Question: What should be the main goal of U.S. immigration policy?
by Eric Ringham

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Should farms continue to receive federal subsidies?

The Senate last week passed a five-year farm bill that would eliminate most direct farm subsidies in favor of expanded crop insurance. Advocates said the changes were necessary to help reduce the deficit. The House is expected to begin work on its own version in a couple of weeks. Today’s Question: Should farms continue to…
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Does this week’s flooding in Duluth change your plans for the summer?

Duluth tourism officials say the city continues to welcome visitors, even as the mayor estimates that infrastructure damage from this week’s storm and flood could reach $80 million. Today’s Question: Does this week’s flooding in Duluth change your plans for the summer?
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What’s at stake for you in the Supreme Court’s health care ruling?

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on the Affordable Care Act, the health reform law that many Democrats regard as President Obama’s signature accomplishment. Today’s Question: What’s at stake for you in the Supreme Court’s health care ruling?
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Should people who live near a wilderness area be willing to accept a lack of technology?

The Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s ruling against a 450-foot cell phone tower near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. AT&T says the tower, which will be visible from within the BWCA, is needed to improve cell phone coverage. Today’s Question: Should people who live near a wilderness area be willing to accept…
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What do you think of President Obama’s new immigration policy?

Last week, President Obama announced a relaxed enforcement policy toward young illegal immigrants who arrived as children with their parents. Some Republicans accused the president of trying to go around Congress. Today’s Question: What do you think of President Obama’s new immigration policy?
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What, if anything, should the United States do to help ease the crisis in Syria?

The situation in Syria continues to worsen as other countries, reportedly including Turkey and Russia, send weapons into the conflict. Today’s Question: What, if anything, should the United States do to help ease the crisis in Syria?
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What do you think of creating city zones where begging is prohibited?

City commissioners in Fargo want to expand the area where panhandling is illegal. City ordinance already prohibits begging downtown. Today’s Question: What do you think of creating city zones where begging is prohibited?
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