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Should Gun Owners Have To Buy Liability Insurance?
January 31, 2013 Most states require car owners to have liability insurance to cover damages their vehicles cause to others; some economists think we should require the same of gun owners.
Business
Boeing Contract Offer Could Prompt Engineers Strike
January 31, 2013 KPLUBoeing is scrambling to figure out why two batteries malfunctioned on its 787, causing officials to ground the airplane this month. And at a time when Boeing most needs its skilled engineers, they're weighing a possible strike. Union leaders are considering the company's final contract offer Thursday.
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Milwaukee County Sheriff: 'You Have A Duty To Protect Yourself'
January 31, 2013 Sheriff David Clarke tells residents that, with officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer their best option. Many law enforcement officials are outraged, saying this call to arms will make the Milwaukee area more dangerous.