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Did you know hospitals in the U.S. have been experiencing shortages of lifesaving drugs?  What are the prevailing opinions of the European economic crisis? And you may have never heard the term “hydrofracking” before, but it could be affecting you right now. Find out more about these topics and so many more in the Issues and Controversies database. Search or browse for current hot topics like job creation and terrorism, and find reliable information about the issues as well as the opinions of leaders in these areas. This database is perfect for those tricky school projects or for the person who wants to learn more about current events. Also, find tools for students and educators, as well as an encyclopedia and almanac to help you along your search.