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• Letter: Heartfelt thanks to legislators compassionate about animals
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• Power on, cleanup continuing at fire-damaged NuStar fuel facility
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• Berdels & Santa Cruz Fiber
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• Celebrating 30 Years Ahead of the Curve in Art
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• Taiwan Urges Hong Kong to Investigate Killing That Helped Stir Protests
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