Of the U.S.' 2.5 million epileptics, about 10% can't be helped by chemical therapy.

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The team wears red and white instead of more "tigery" colors, but that can't be helped.

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They contend that since every student can't be helped by vouchers, none should be helped.

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About 70% of those treated for post-traumatic stress disorder can be helped, Smith says, but even drugs can't help some patients.

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But in recent years -- from "rubber rooms" for teachers who can't be fired in New York City to the prison workers unions in California that helped to drive prison spending to nearly the same level as all higher education in the state -- resentments have been stirring against the power and alleged abuses of public sector unions.

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It can't stop every foreclosure, and tax dollars shouldn't be used to reward the very irresponsible lenders and borrowers who helped bring about the housing crisis.

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