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Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
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There is no evidence that NORAD headquarters or military officials in the NMCC knew-during the morning of September 11-that the Andrews planes were airborne and operating under different rules of engagement.
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There is no evidence that NORAD headquarters or military officials in the NMCC knew-during the morning of September 11.

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I am writing to ask for your direct assistance in educating a child. With a donation of $50, $100, $250 or whatever you can give to the IRT, you can play a role in the development of a young person through the educational outreach programs at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.
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I am asking for your assistance in educating a child. Donations of $50, $100, $250 or whatever you can spare will play a role in the development of a young person through educational outreach programs.

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Representing the "lack of community" position were essayist Richard Rodriguez and biographer Neal Gabler, writing separately in Sunday's Los Angeles Times "Opinion" section.
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Representing the "lack of community" position were Richard Rodriguez and Neal Gabler, writing in Sunday's "Opinion" section.