Treasure hunt
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Genealogy is an engrossing and enjoyable hobby because it gives a person a chance to travel and meet distant relatives. Moreover, it provides vivid insights into human nature, geography and history. Good resources include the National Archives, the Latter-Day Saints Genealogical Library, and state libraries in the mid-Atlantic states.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1996
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Nowhere to hide
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Former assistant secretary of state Elliot Abrams has written a novel, 'Undue Process,' which describes his experience of being put under criminal investigation. Abrams felt he was being punished by being subjected to the criminal-justice system just because he was a political adversary.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1993
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Forever federal
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The concept of federalism or decentralization of power to the states is better in theory than in practice. There are palpable risks including the societal fragmentation that could result from a misplaced and exaggerated sense of state allegiance.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1995
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