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A brief biography of Mordecai Richler and his children, Daniel, Noah, Jacob, Emma and Martha, all who have followed in their father's literary footsteps.

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The health care reform debate has generated plenty of passion. However, there is a growing number of Americans who believe the debate is missing the point.

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