Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

At this point, planners have focused on short-term repair of PATH and subway lines, with medium-range proposals being shopped in Washington that could untangle the disorganized web of subway lines downtown.
Planners have focused on short-term repair of PATH & subway lines, with medium-range proposals proposed in Washington to clear the subway lines downtown.

There is no gainsaying that Safire is one of the most influential writers on contemporary English, and it is essential that his books be in the libraries of all who are interested in the subject, regardless of their alignment with his opinions.
Not sure Safire is one of the most influential writers on English, it is essential his books be in libraries for those interested

Rumschpringes (noun): Pennsylvania Dutch meaning, literally, running around; an Amish rite of passage during which teen-agers are temporarily freed from the community rules.
Rumschpringes (noun): an Amish rite of passage during which teen-agers are temporarily freed from the community rules.