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By Jimmy Margulies, The Record, Hackensack, N.J., North America Syndicate

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Mukasey: Correct Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Former AG: Aggressive enforcement has alerted business and the courts alike to its flaws.
Column: Church closes racial divide
Tom Krattenmaker: Black congregation and new white deacon learn about each other.
Column: Facebook is no face-to-face
Ed Keller and Brad Fay: Social media keeps us in touch, but personal contact is better.

Editorial: Wal-Mart scandal makes case for tough bribery law

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act protects U.S. business and foreign policy interests, as well as promote American values.
- OPPOSING VIEW: Correct the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Editorial: Fix Social Security

Even if you believe that its trust fund is more real than the tooth fairy, the trustees report is gloomy and underscores the urgency.
- OPPOSING VIEW: 'There's no Social Security crisis'
Editorial: AZ immigration law might be legal, but not smart

Though SB1070 prohibits racial profiling, the statute also seems to invite it.
- ANOTHER VIEW: Let Arizona defend itself
Editorial: Immigration view changes with Mexican reversal

In light of the Pew Hispanic Center's new numbers on illegal immigrants, tone down the fear-mongering and develop long-term policy.
Editorial: Pentagon policy on sexual assault not enough

Instead of pushing these cases up the chain of command, let professional prosecutors decide whether to pursue charges.
The Pentagon: Assault cases must go through chain of command

The military itself must ensure justice and be held to account for the consequences.
Editorial: Lead monitors fail kids near ghost factories

The poison in backyards and playgrounds is invisible and often unaddressed until a team of USA TODAY reporters exposed the problem.
- OPPOSING VIEW: 'More work needs to be done'

Column: Facebook can't replace face-to-face conversation

Ed Keller and Brad Fay: Social media has given Americans ways to keep in touch, but are unsatisfactory alternative to personal contact.
Column: Church closes racial divide

Tom Krattenmaker: Black congregation and new white deacon learn about each other. But white progressives need to end its isolation, too.
Column: 'White Hispanic' not an agenda but a reality

Raul Reyes: Although an unfamiliar phrase, it is an accurate description of Zimmerman — and shines a light on increasing multiracialism.
Column: Obama got bin Laden; he doesn't get Afghanistan

Al Neuharth: The president doesn't understand that insurgents no longer care about fighting the USA.
Opinionline: Top court tips hand on immigration?

What people are saying about Arizona's controversial law.
Column: Afghanistan requires our patience

Michael O'Hanlon and Bruce Riedel: Coalition and Afghan forces have made progress. But it will take more time to finish the mission.
Column: System of tenure needs fixing to end gender gap

Jeanne Zaino: More men hold leadership positions. That's because with fewer women getting tenure, fewer are eligible for top positions.