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Hot button: ‘Two-state solution’ in Israel called into question
When Israeli head of state Benjamin Netanyahu in March appeared to walk back support for an independent Palestine, a majority of Overdrive readers expressed views of a piece.
April 9, 2015
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POLL: Should an independent Palestinian state exist?
Given recently re-elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s commentary suggesting to some watchers declining support for the goal of an independent Palestinian state, what’s your take on such a state?
March 19, 2015
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Keystone XL: Congress sends approval bill to the White House
Legislation granting necessary approvals for the pipeline has now passed both houses of Congress — President has signaled he would veto the measure.
February 13, 2015
The XL pipeline and Gulf Coast Project and Cushing Extension south links are additions to the existing Keystone pipeline and would connect Canadian oilfields with ports on the Gulf but also would transport U.S.-produced crude in Northern states such as Montana and North Dakota.
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Most readers endorse body cameras for police
Most readers were positive about the potential efficacy of body cameras used widely to help in preventing or at least sorting out the high-octane situations that have dominated discussions of race and politics across the country.
January 23, 2015
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New guidance on Ebola-contaminated waste transport
A new Federal Register notice issues advisory on how the hazmat transport regs apply, and readers continue to show favor for further measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
October 30, 2014
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Travel ban to combat the Ebola virus: Readers express support
As of October 20, the large majority of readers supported a travel ban from ebola-stricken countries “if that’s what it takes to stop the spread of the virus,” in the words of reader Terry Long.
October 20, 2014
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POLL: Should the federal government stop flights from Ebola-stricken countries?
As officials work to contain the Ebola virus in the U.S. following further repercussions in Texas, do you think current passenger screening of flights from West Africa is adequate or is more flight restriction needed?
October 16, 2014
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Readers split over militarized police force
With mainstream media disseminating images of police employing military-style armor and weaponry during rioting in Ferguson, Mo., this summer, a debate over the militarization of local police was revived.
September 20, 2014
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Readers on child-migrant wave: Current law adequate solution
A slight majority of Overdrive readers saw current law as adequate on the border, provided adequate enforcement was in place.
August 19, 2014
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POLL: What strategy would most effectively deal with flood of migrant children?
With the recent flood of migrant children from countries in Central America and elsewhere, this poll probes the options for effectively dealing with the problems.
July 8, 2014
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Truckers favor none-of-the-above option on Iraq
A small majority of Overdrive readers favor no U.S. intervention in the ongoing crisis in Iraq.
June 19, 2014
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VA’s hard work begins with Shinseki’s departure
One in three Overdrive readers got what they wanted when Veterans Affairs head Eric Shinseki stepped down in late May. More on reaction to VA problems here.
June 9, 2014
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