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\subject[GOV]{Government}
\title[HW3]{HW \#3}
\author{Dr.\ D. P. Story}
\date{Spring 2011}
\duedate{03/07/11}
\keywords{Homework due \theduedate}

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\begin{exam}{HW}

\begin{instructions}[]
Solve each problem, use your best effort.
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\begin{problem}
Write a short essay on how you would improve things.
\begin{solution}[2in]
I have no thoughts that I would care to share in this public forum.
\end{solution}
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\begin{problem*}
Write a short paragraph on each of the following topics.
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    \item The state of the economy.
\begin{solution}[1in]
Not good.
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    \item The state of politics.
\begin{solution}[3in]
Divisive.
\end{solution}
\end{parts}
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