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(Click for frequent words.) 59 Unresolved 59 Controversial 58 contentious 54 Disputed 53 Squabble 53 Proposed 53 Dispute 53 Contested 52 Disputes 52 Acrimonious 51 Disagreement 50 Rancorous 50 Lengthy 50 Stalled 50 Stalemate 49 Issues 49 Bickering 49 Spat 49 Impasse 49 Showdown Looms 49 Deadlocks 49 Debates 49 Tense 48 Pros cons 48 Could Complicate 48 Could Sway 48 WA Lege Day 48 Deadlock 48 Faces Uncertain 48 Haley Sheheen 48 Delays Vote 48 Fight Looms 48 Vexing 47 Gubernatorial Hopefuls 47 Gay Marriage Amendment 47 Deal Struck 47 Closed Door 47 Divisive 47 Gets Heated 47 Deadlocked 47 Erupts Over 47 Culver Branstad 47 Differing views 47 Weighty 47 Vote Delayed 47 Heated 46 Thorny 46 Trade Jabs 46 Swirls Around 46 Compromise 46 Revote 46 Debate Rages 46 Wrangling 46 Wrangle Over 46 Approves Controversial 46 MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE 46 Dissension 46 Feud 46 Lines Drawn 46 Tentative 46 Lawmakers Reject 46 Vote Nears 46 Dueling 46 Squabbling 46 Postpones Vote 46 Debate Heats Up 46 Disagreements 46 Heated Debate 46 Dispute Settled 46 Negotiators Agree 46 Feuding 46 Squabbles 46 Alito Nomination 46 Files Complaint Over 46 Confusing 46 Debate 46 Snafus 45 Proposal Rejected 45 Gay Marriage Debate 45 Hearings Begin 45 Panel OKs 45 Narrowly Passes 45 Debated 45 Workable 45 Problematic 45 Stances 45 Controversy 45 Acrimony 45 Gay.com News 45 Dems Push 45 Panel Hears 45 Anti Illegal Immigration 45 Debate Focuses 45 Timeframe 45 Sidesteps 45 Rankles 45 Stirs Debate 45 Gay Marriage Issue 45 hopefuls spar 45 Closely Watched 45 Law Upheld 45 Immigration Overhaul 45 Remains Unresolved 45 Nonbinding 45 unresolved 45 MINNESOTA POLITICS 45 thorny 45 Voters Reject 45 Uphill Fight 45 Panel Considers 45 Clock Ticks 45 Takes Backseat 45 thorny issue 45 Could Derail 45 Ariz. gov 44 Veto Override 44 Ruffles Feathers 44 Differences 44 Decision Nears 44 Quarrel Over 44 hotly debated 44 Wording 44 Seek Compromise 44 Inches Toward 44 Tentatively Approves 44 Tussle Over 44 Unanimously Approves 44 Testy 44 Talks Progressing 44 draws ire 44 Bows Out Of 44 Candidates spar 44 Lawsuit Dismissal 44 Restrictive 44 IN OUR VIEW 44 Decision Delayed 44 Fee Dispute 44 Being Counted 44 Lawmakers Oppose 44 Urges Compromise 44 Newsview 44 Appears Likely 44 Prospects Dim 44 Could Backfire 44 Reaction Mixed 44 Squabble Over 44 Judgeships 44 Remains Uncertain 44 Battle Intensifies 44 Voter Anger 44 Democrats Assail 44 Costly 44 Faces Scrutiny 44 Unfairness 44 To Decide Fate 44 Trade Barbs 44 Would Restrict 44 Groups Criticize 44 Questions Abound 44 Voters Approve 44 Anti Immigrant 44 Hopefuls Debate 44 Obstacles Remain 44 Stopgap 44 Spar Over 44 Extending Unemployment Benefits 44 Compromise Reached 44 Likely 44 Noncompete 44 Showdown Looms Over 44 WEB EXTRA 44 Wrangles 44 Mayoral Hopefuls 44 Court Nixes 44 POLITICAL NOTEBOOK 44 Battle Looms 44 Boils Over 44 Logjam 44 Clarified 44 Noncommittal 44 Panel Approves 44 Governor Vetoes 44 Sets Timetable 44 Low Voter Turnout 44 Discord 44 Accusations Fly 44 Candidates Spar 44 Tensions Flare 44 Hotly contested 44 Reignites 44 Dealt Setback 44 Drawn Into 44 Gay Marriage Ruling 43 Phone Jamming 43 Substantive 43 Senators Urge 43 Deeply Disappointed 43 Wrongful Imprisonment 43 NEWS ANALYSIS 43 Tight Lipped 43 Extend Jobless Benefits 43 Sirius XM Merger 43 Candidates Vie 43 Nears Approval 43 Resolution Condemning 43 Opposite Sides 43 Mixed Reaction 43 One Sided 43 Poll Shows Support 43 Malpractice Reform 43 Voters Favor 43 Landlord tenant 43 Talks Continue 43 Unanimously Approved 43 Considers Extending 43 Vote Postponed 43 Pay Hikes 43 Hits Snag 43 Hearings Continue 43 Raises Concerns Over 43 Gets Uglier 43 Complicates 43 Harassment Suit 43 Grapples With 43 Abortion Debate 43 Gets Ugly 43 Statewide Smoking Ban 43 Girds 43 Panel Probes 43 Diverge 43 controversial 43 Annulled 43 Wrestles With 43 Ruling Upheld 43 Schwarzenegger Vetoes 43 Annexations 43 SUN EDITORIAL 43 BOBBY HARRISON 43 Fractious 43 Hit Snag 43 Ruling Expected 43 Senators Criticize 43 Unions Agree 43 Contract Dispute 43 Water Rate Hike 43 Attack Ads 43 Could Hinder 43 Lawmakers Propose 43 Plays Hardball 43 Compromises 43 Gay Marriage Fight 43 Appear Headed 43 Faces Criticism 43 Rift Widens 43 Overwhelming Support 43 Raise Minimum Wage 43 Tempers Flare 43 Sparks Controversy 43 Leaders Endorse 43 Still Unclear 43 Rancor 43 Mediating 43 Hears Testimony 43 Burdensome 43 Mayoral Candidates 43 Raises Concerns About 43 Boxer Fiorina 43 flares anew 43 Cigarette Tax Hike 43 Gubernatorial Candidates 43 GUEST EDITORIAL 43 Turns Ugly 43 Mediacom Sinclair 43 Passes Sweeping 43 Stays Mum 43 Repealed 43 Dubious 43 Heavy Handed 43 Fundraising Totals 43 Battle Rages 43 Senate Panel Approves 43 NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE 43 Lead Widens 43 Candidates Differ 43 Renews Calls 43 Eminent Domain Case 43 Seeks Tougher 43 Swipe Fee 43 Candidate Withdraws 43 Deficit Cutting 43 Fee Increases 43 Redistricting Map 43 Holdout 43 Tussle 43 Gas Tax Hike 43 Panel Debates 43 House Panel Approves 43 Battle Heats Up 43 Furor Over 43 Supreme Court Hears Arguments 43 Satellite Radio Merger 43 Postelection 43 Factbox 43 dipping crosscourt forehand 43 Wage Freeze 43 Pros Cons 43 Net Neutrality Rules 43 Kan. gov 43 Abortion Ruling 43 Hits Roadblock 43 Issues Remain 43 Will Backfire 43 OKd 43 Minn. gov 42 Banning Gay Marriage 42 Troop Withdrawal 42 Remains Divided 42 Rejects Effort 42 Mayoral hopefuls 42 Dispute Threatens 42 Legalities 42 Legal Dispute 42 Draws Fire 42 Despite Veto Threat 42 Nixed 42 Teacher Layoffs 42 Suit Seeks 42 Gay Marriage Case 42 Plastic Bag Ban 42 Faces Dilemma 42 Teacher Tenure 42 Reach Impasse 42 Controversy Continues 42 Supermajority 42 Intraparty 42 Bipartisan Support 42 Boundary Dispute 42 Bicker Over 42 Panel Weighs 42 Appears Headed 42 Possible 42 Watered Down 42 Judge Hears Arguments 42 Controversy Surrounds 42 Disagrees 42 Hopeful Signs 42 Vote Looms 42 Puts Off 42 Budget Shortfall 42 Gets Earful 42 Candidates Spar Over 42 Clock ticking 42 Deadline Looms 42 Differs 42 Conn. gov 42 FACTBOX 42 Probe Update2 42 Distances Himself 42 Rejects Proposed 42 Mixed Reactions 42 Spells Out 42 Unfriendly 42 LEGISLATIVE NOTEBOOK 42 Net Neutrality Proposal 42 Reneges 42 Discussion 42 Scoffs At 42 Being Debated 42 Ex Rep 42 Touchy 42 EDITORIALS 42 Propose Changes 42 Residency Requirements 42 Forthcoming 42 Court Annuls 42 Fraud Allegations 42 Shelved 42 Gubernatorial Race 42 Considers Cutting 42 Talks Underway 42 Future Unclear 42 Pared Down 42 Dustup 42 Panel Examines 42 Case Settled 42 Clock Ticking 42 Proposal Draws 42 Scaled Down 42 Lawmaking 42 Slavery Apology 42 Bogged Down 42 Loom Large 42 Rejects Bid 42 launched furious counterassault 42 Renegotiating 42 TOP STORY > 42 Sex Scandals 42 Upholds Ruling 42 Effort Fails 42 Sniping 42 Conflicted Over 42 Term Limit 42 Leans Toward 42 Special Legislative Session 42 Stirs Emotions 42 Claim Victory 42 Evenly Split 42 Softens 42 Absentees 42 Detainee Treatment 42 Minimum Wage Hike 42 Sales Tax Hike 42 Abortion Stance 42 Clears Way 42 Rescinded 42 Panel Clears 42 Clarification 42 Technicality 42 Probes Into 42 COMMUNITY COMMENT 42 Stir Controversy 42 Reverses Position 42 Backs Away 42 Anti Gay Marriage 42 Edging Toward 42 Politicking 42 Opts Out Of 42 LEGISLATURE 42 Finalized 42 Battle Brews 42 Impeding 42 Deal Imminent 42 Spark Debate 42 Moves Ahead 42 Stance Against 42 Workers Comp Reform 42 Gay Marriage Ban 42 Negotiations Continue 42 Vetos 42 Rejects Proposal 42 Stays Focused 42 Raises Doubts 42 Presidential Contenders 42 Talks Stalled 42 Quandary 42 Conflicting Reports 42 Binding Arbitration 42 Redrawn 42 Sotomayor Nomination 42 Hurdles Remain 42 Protracted 42 Approves Revised 42 Settle Antitrust 42 Should Reconsider 42 STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP 42 Fee Hikes 42 Pension Overhaul 42 Candidates Debate 42 Talks Stall 42 Hearing Underway 42 Faces Uphill Battle 42 Uphill Battle 42 Draws Mixed Reviews 42 STAFF EDIT 42 Shelve 42 Priest Abuse 42 Technicalities 42 Conflicting 42 Considers Changing 42 Law Unconstitutional 42 Dismay 42 THE PILOT LIGHT 42 Extend Deadline 42 Sees Progress 42 Owes Millions 42 Immigrant Tuition 42 FCC Net Neutrality 42 Chugs Along 42 Panel Endorses 41 Empty Rhetoric 41 Weigh Heavily 41 LOCAL COMMENT 41 Bill Clears Hurdle 41 Passes Landmark 41 Controversy Surrounding 41 Government Shutdown Looms 41 Pot Legalization 41 Deliberates 41 Considers Delaying 41 Tempers flare 41 Murky 41 Postpones Decision 41 touchiest 41 Medical Malpractice Reform 41 Move Toward 41 Gets Thumbs Down 41 Morning Must Reads 41 Reach Compromise 41 Reconsiders 41 Hard Fought 41 Hold Hearings 41 Proposed Changes 41 Chafee Laffey 41 Amid Controversy 41 Puzzling 41 Casts Shadow 41 Racial Tensions 41 Temporary Reprieve 41 Divergent 41 Against Gay Marriage 41 INSIDE WASHINGTON 41 Holds Hearings 41 Fallout Continues 41 Hits Snags 41 Amicably 41 hotly contested 41 Clears Hurdle 41 Bogs Down 41 Remain Divided 41 Break Deadlock 41 Renegotiation 41 Commissioners Approve 41 Raises Concerns 41 Debate Continues 41 Biggest Obstacle 41 Fight Brews 41 Lawmaker Quits 41 Deficit Cuts 41 pros cons 41 Stalemate Continues 41 Rankle 41 Infighting 41 Stirs Up 41 Ownership Rules 41 Exec Pay 41 Tough Decisions 41 Politicians React 41 Faces Difficult 41 Argues Against 41 Seek Recount 41 Distances Himself From 41 Protested 41 Draws Ire 41 Gaining Steam 41 Annexation 41 Racetrack Slots 41 Automaker Bailout 41 Moves Step Closer 41 Scaled Back 41 Opinions Vary 41 Election Nears 41 Fruitless 41 Stumbling blocks 41 Work Stoppage 41 Draw Scrutiny 41 Upcoming 41 Challenges Ahead 41 Nullifies 41 Urges Passage 41 Pushes Back 41 Panel Oks 41 Mooted 41 Justices Weigh 41 Fight Heats Up 41 Furor 41 Border Fence 41 Gets Mixed Reviews 41 Divides 41 Wage Cuts 41 Talks Collapse 41 First Step Toward 41 Disparity Between 41 KOLD News #Obama 41 Setback 41 Stimulus Funded 41 Ballot Measures 41 Faces Hurdles 41 Deals Setback 41 Wants Probe 41 Repeal Effort 41 Legalize Abortion 41 Income Tax Hike 41 Holds Hearing 41 Delayed 41 NewsMax Wires 41 Steers Clear 41 Activists Criticize 41 Nears Vote 41 Ethics Complaint 41 Ruling Favors 41 Unanimous Vote 41 Scaling Back 41 Stiffens 41 Regulatory Hurdles 41 Leaked Memo 41 Remain Uncertain 41 Double Digit Lead 41 Veto Threat 41 Reignited 41 Adjourns 41 Legislation Passed 41 Deals Blow 41 NK Nukes 41 Faces Tough 41 Renews Push 41 Tax Hikes 41 Questions Surround 41 Dems Seek 41 Could Hinge 41 Balks 41 Rejects Plea 41 Uproar Over 41 Casts Shadow Over 41 Raises Ire 41 Judge Dismisses Lawsuit 41 Retiree Benefits 41 Ruling 41 XM Sirius Merger 41 Snarl 41 Misses Deadline 41 Approach Needed 41 Voter Apathy 41 Lawsuit Challenging 41 Cruelest 41 Poses Challenge 41 Decide Fate 41 Dispute Escalates 41 stirs emotions 41 Tougher Stance 41 Lawmakers Vow 41 Gay Marriage Decision 41 Overrules 41 Dismisses Claims 41 Raises Doubts About 41 Agreement Reached 41 Tentative Deal Reached 41 Complicate 41 Recess Appointments 41 Moral Issues 41 Overlapping 41 Speedier 41 Tussles 41 Lawsuit Tossed 41 Imbroglio 41 Could Undermine 41 Contempt Citations 41 Border Dispute 41 Cry Foul Over 41 Comcast NBCU Merger 41 Remains Unclear 41 Tweaks 41 Shifts Toward 41 CabinWindow 41 Draws Mixed Reaction 41 Lawmakers Seek 41 Bedevil 41 Multimillion dollar 41 Budget Vetoes 41 Talks Resume 41 Extend Unemployment Benefits 41 Peaceful Resolution 41 Admits Mistake 41 Escalates 41 Subplots 41 Rears Its Head 41 Law Ruled Unconstitutional 41 Issues Dominate 41 Nears Passage 41 Stirs Controversy 41 Lobbying Scandal 41 Qualms 41 Differing 41 Opts Out 41 Tenuous 41 Flares Up 41 Too Costly 41 Backpedals 41 Gillibrand DioGuardi 41 Haggle Over 41 Strike Threat 41 Property Tax Hike 41 Scrutinized 41 Corruption Scandal 41 Must Forfeit 40 Unavoidable 40 Budget Stalemate 40 Fuels Debate 40 Rekindles 40 Hurdles Loom 40 Showdown looms 40 Rescinds 40 Roil 40 Fights 40 DC Handgun Ban 40 Court Reverses 40 Puts Brakes 40 Deal Reached 40 Death Penalty Repeal 40 Issue Heats Up 40 Challenges Await 40 Minimum Wage Increase 40 Fuming Over 40 Pessimistic About 40 Defends Stance 40 TribBlog 40 Discussed 40 Must Reveal 40 Partisan wrangling 40 Brain Damaged Woman 40 Complexities 40 Uncontested 40 Debate Grows 40 Difficult Choices 40 Wardrobe Malfunction Fine 40 Stands Firm 40 Scandal Plagued 40 Voter Suppression 40 Approves Gay Marriage 40 Affirmative Action Ban 40 Opposes Proposed 40 Indecency Fine 40 Lawmaker Proposes 40 Recall Effort 40 Broke Rules 40 NCCo 40 Ratchets Up 40 Launches Probe Into 40 Opinions Differ 40 Proposed Smoking Ban 40 Causing Controversy 40 Abortion Foes 40 Rallying Cry 40 Broadcast Indecency 40 Could Hurt 40 C'ttee 40 Aide Resigns 40 Could Jeopardize 40 Racking Up 40 Partisan 40 Causes Concern 40 Talks 40 Judge Nixes 40 Vetoed 40 Deer Baiting 40 LA SALLE COUNTY 40 Faces Backlash 40 FACTBOX Key 40 Delinquent Taxpayers 40 Raises Questions About 40 Redraw 40 Clock ticks 40 Edges Toward 40 Same Sex Marriages 40 Piling Up 40 Plea 40 Unemployment Extensions 40 Gubernatorial Races 40 Draw Criticism 40 Draws Closer 40 Finalization 40 Ballot Proposal 40 Finalise 40 Raises Hopes 40 Filibuster Fight 40 Credit Raters 40 Pay Cuts 40 Gay Marriage Vote 40 Overwhelmingly Approve 40 Prosecutor Firings 40 Overestimated 40 Seeps Into 40 Raise Concerns 40 Cantwell McGavick 40 Lawmakers Urge 40 Trade Pacts 40 Narrowly Approves 40 Draws Criticism 40 Dangerous Precedent 40 Dispute Continues 40 Record Voter Turnout 40 Judge Dismisses Suit 40 Court Hears Arguments 40 Sets Deadline 40 Corruption Allegations 40 Earmark 40 Alleged 40 Gun Ownership 40 Tobacco Tax Hike 40 Conflicted 40 Override Veto 40 bypasses Dems 40 Causes Controversy 40 Farm Subsidies 40 Cause Concern 40 Unresolved Issues 40 Crucial 40 Same Sex Benefits 40 Court Nullifies 40 Anticipated 40 Discrimination Case 40 Midterm Election 40 Disenrollment 40 Wades Into 40 Varied 40 Deadline Passes 40 Court Voids 40 Entitlement Reform 40 Paltry 40 Anti Illegal Immigrant 40 Ironed Out 40 Remains Elusive 40 Questions Linger 40 Funding Shortfall 40 Proposes Tougher 40 Conundrums 40 ALABAMA VOICES 40 Supreme Court Hears 40 Toned Down 40 Suit Challenging 40 Disapproves 40 Abuse Allegations 40 Pay Hike 40 heated debates 40 Probe Targets 40 Jeopardized 40 Jurisdictional 40 Sorting Out 40 Alito Filibuster 40 Protest Planned 40 N.Va. 40 Clears Path 40 XGR 40 SCENARIOS 40 Wrangle 40 Won'T 40 Seeks Compromise 40 Annuls 40 Lacks Votes 40 Cautiously Optimistic About 40 Abortion Restrictions 40 Judicial Nominee 40 Felon Voting 40 Issues Injunction 40 No Letup 40 Settle Differences 40 Official Quits 40 Censures 40 Moves Forward 40 Going Smoothly 40 Negotiated 40 Stands Firm Against 40 Lawmaker Seeks 40 Mixed reactions 40 Thumbs Nose 40 Internecine 40 Panel Discusses 40 Anticompetitive 40 Earmark Ban 40 Bankruptcy Reorganization 40 AdWatch 40 Railroaded 40 Battle Erupts 40 Stricter Rules 40 Burqa Ban 40 Looms Large 40 Court Reinstates 40 Few Surprises 40 Suit Challenges 40 Resign Amid 40 Court Overrules 40 Rejects Claims 40 Waffling 40 Tentative Deal 40 Closer Scrutiny 40 Strikes Down 40 Uproar 40 REFILE FACTBOX 40 Leaders Urge 40 N.H. 40 Draws Scrutiny 40 Final Stages 40 Polls Suggest 40 Pressure Builds 40 Changes Stance 40 Cast Doubt 40 OKs Gay Marriage 40 Wonkbook 40 Ballot Initiatives 40 Nonexistent 40 Rebels Reject 40 Proposes Cuts 40 Panel Rejects 40 Envoy Urges 40 Would Violate 40 Get Mixed Reviews 40 Put Brakes 40 Derails 40 Scrutinizes 40 Leaders Agree 40 Budget Woes 40 Lawmakers React 40 Re Examine 40 Raise Doubts 40 Looms Over 40 Attitude Toward 40 touchy 40 Vacated 40 Urges Patience 40 Reaches Tentative 40 @ helcbk 40 Lawsuit Targets 40 Faces Tough Task 40 Pullout 40 Face Daunting 40 Filibuster Reform 40 Approves Same Sex 40 Lawsuit Filed Over 40 Robo Calls 40 Stumbling Block 40 Flap 40 Backs Off 40 Differing Views 40 Dispute Resolved 40 Bitter Feud 40 Censured 40 Petition Seeks 40 Cause Confusion 40 Renews Call 40 Confusion 39 Reconvene 39 Ignites Debate 39 Walks Tightrope 39 Confirmation Hearings 39 Jobless Benefits 39 Fill Vacant 39 Classifies 39 Drastic Changes 39 Thorny Issue 39 Bypasses 39 thorniest 39 Draw Attention 39 Deadline looms 39 Lawsuit Challenges 39 Future Uncertain 39 Lawyer Argues 39 Gov'ts 39 Likely Delayed 39 Temporary Halt 39 Legislation Introduced 39 Could Reshape 39 Finalised 39 Cites Progress 39 Negative Ads 39 Toughens 39 Violated Rules 39 Auto Bailout 39 Political Tidbits 39 Shareholder Suit 39 Edges Closer 39 Sweeping Changes 39 Doubts Linger 39 Settle Trademark 39 Counterproductive 39 Motives Behind 39 Files Paperwork 39 Lobbying Efforts 39 Stimulus Spending 39 miffs 39 Complains About 39 Passes Legislation 39 Causes Confusion 39 Withdrawal Timetable 39 Cries Foul Over 39 Jobless Benefits Extension 39 Favoring 39 Court Upholds Ban 39 Ex Aide 39 Tax Loopholes 39 Still Undecided 39 NEWS FOCUS 39 Could Hamper 39 Omits 39 Uncontested races 39 Puts Brakes On 39 Official Resigns Amid 39 Veil Ban 39 Amicable 39 Ballot Count 39 Hearings Scheduled 39 knottiest 39 Denies Request 39 Race Tightens 39 Raise Eyebrows 39 Yellowstone Snowmobile 39 Faces Challenges 39 Rejects Suit 39 IN OUR OPINION 39 Resigns Amid 39 Arbitration Clauses