TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: A neighbor reported Astro's plight to the ASPCA and our Humane Law Enforcement officers went to investigate.

SOLUTION: A neighbor reported Astro's plight. Our officers went to investigate.

PROBLEM: I have no quarrel with Renfrew's theorynotwithstanding the generally received wisdom that has placed the homeland north of the Black Sea region and the Volga steppes.

SOLUTION: I have no quarrel with Renfrew's theory, the generally received wisdom that placed homeland north of the Black Sea.

PROBLEM: These are exceedingly difficult times for public higher education. For this fiscal year and next, the law school is required to absorb reductions in its state appropriation and increased health costs totaling more than $400,000.

SOLUTION:
These are increases difficult times for public education. For this fiscal years and next, the school is required to absorb reductions in its appropriation and health costs