When asked whether he had made provision for any future family members, the unmarried sales manager laughed freely before admitting it was a topic he had given little thought to.

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The latest controversy over the Palins' unmarried daughter's pregnancy is a private family matter that has spilled over into public spectacle.

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According to the court order, Dubey asked for leniency saying that he is a "poor person, unmarried and the sole bread winner of his family".

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Likewise, the family of twice-divorced Dennis Kucinich, who is currently unmarried, has kept out of the fray.

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