Q: They made a similar discovery in Houston on another aircraft , Dallas-based Southwest said in a statement .

The airline said a similar discovery was made on the plane in Houston .

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A: yes
Q: By contrast , the Senate-passed prescription drug plan requires seniors to pay 50 percent of drug costs , with a $ 275 deductible each year .

Under the House-passed plan , seniors would pay 20 percent of drug costs , plus a $ 250 deductible annually .

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A: yes
Q: " And about eight to 10 seconds down , I hit .

" I was in the water for about eight seconds .

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A:
no