THE WEEK 24
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COVER: Assault of the Allergies
It's that time of year again, when airborne pollen leaves millions of people wheezing and sneezing. There is no easy escape, but scientific advances could bring better treatments.
The Riddle of Asthma
Allergic reactions can trigger the lung disease -- and that may be why it is so common
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THE DEFICIT: An Issue Politicians Won't Touch
They know how to close the gap but lack the courage to do it
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U.S. POLITICS: Return of the Savior
Forty years ago, it was Douglas MacArthur. Now it's Ross Perot
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CULTURE: Election-Year...
