- October 17, 2008 • 3:44 pm PDT
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00:00/00:0000:00Obviously, this makes Schaffer look pretty bad. But generally, should debates be off-book? Or does that only require candidates to memorize their talking points instead of reading them?
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Give Komen the Pink Slip: Five Ways to Support Women's Health for All
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Is Sweden's Classroom-Free School the Future of Learning?
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