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Do you agree with the way schools are spending stimulus money?
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Do you agree with the city’s decision to reroute the Hike and Bike trail to the lighted intersection at Ben Jordan?
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December 28, 2009
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December 28, 2009
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Are you a member of an organized religion?
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Did you ever read Sherlock Holmes books?
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December 25, 2009
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Did you overeat or overspend this Christmas?
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What do you think of the health care bill?
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What is your favorite Christmas movie?
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December 23, 2009
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Do you use locally-owned pharmacies?
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How do you think extracurricular activities at the two new high schools will compare with MHS?
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Do you think Arturo Alvarado's punishment fits the crime?
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With the Texas unemployment rate dropping, do you think the economic recovery has started?
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Which is the best James Cameron film?
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Which area basketball team do you think will do best in their district this year?
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What penalties do you think public officials should face for violating the Open Meetings Act?
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What cuisine would you like brought to Victoria?
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December 15, 2009
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Has someone close to you died during the holiday season?
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Would you stop your car for the police bike patrol?
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Are you in favor of the proposed subdivision ordinance?
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What can we do to make Christmas less commercialized?
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How important do you think chemical plants are for the region's economy?
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How should gun laws change?
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December 11, 2009
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Would you care if the city built a sewer plant near your home?
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What's your favorite Christmas song?
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December 9, 2009
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Do you think the federal government should spend more to stimulate the economy?
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December 8, 2009
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How do you rate Mickey Finley as a football coach?
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If Japan hadn't bombed Pearl Harbor, would the United States have entered WWII?
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December 7, 2009
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Should the county commissioners adopt more stringent subdivision rules?
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What option should the VISD board take regarding dress codes?
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Which playoff outcome surprised you the most this weekend?
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December 6, 2009
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Have you ever considered opening your own business?
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Which was your favorite Holiday Lighted Parade entrant?
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Which of the Most Fascinating features did you find most fascinating?
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Do you plan to attend a Christmas pageant this year?
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How much did you spend because of the snow?
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When is the next time you think we'll see snow?
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How should the state handle gambling?
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How many times have you seen the Nutcracker?
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December 3, 2009
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Have you contributed to United Way?
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December 3, 2009
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Do you want it to snow?
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Should the city have offered incentives to Star Tek?
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Do you think the hotel is a good location for UHV's new residence hall?
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Do you think the employment rate will improve next year?
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December 1, 2009
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What is your favorite kind of cake?
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Which area football team has the best chance to advance this weekend?
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How many games do you think the Faith Academy varsity boys will win this year?
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