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The article discusses the debate about the definition of terrorism that is triggered by 2015 shooting incidents such as the attacks in Paris, France and the rampage in San Bernardino, California. Topics include the scale of the Paris attacks and the connection to the Islamic State terrorist group, issues raised by the U.S. Congress' reaction to terrorism including surveillance, encryption and intelligence, and the potential of the definition to label racial minorities as terrorists.

Several maps of the U.S. are presented with information on the number of Planned Parenthood clinics, sex education policy, and HIV diagnosis rate per 100,000 residents.

Focuses on various social and political problems facing the 2004 U.S. president-elect. Divisions over social issues; Financial crises; Environmental challenges.

Offers information on national issues in the United States. Complaints against the appointment of Bill Lann Lee at the Justice Department; Status of the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton; Report from the American Bar Association.

Introduces articles about politics and social situations in the United States, published in the December 15, 2001 issue of 'CQ Weekly.'