Contents
Cover Story
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Daniel C. Weber Publisher
Who is Ted Cruz?
Rebecca Weber Keiffert Editor in Chief
The first in a series of profiles on the 2016 Presidential Candidates
Pamela Smith Managing Editor Emily Zurl Creative Designer Jedediah Bila John Grimaldi Diana Wisniewski Gerry Hafer D.J. Wilson Senior Contributing Writers Gia Ricottone Director of Advertising gricottone@amac.us
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Publisher’s Letter
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Travel Abroad: London
Your Medicare Advisor
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You CAN Improve Your Health and Well-Being in 2016
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Is Starting a Business Right for You?
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Just for Fun
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AMAC in Action
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Cool Technology: How Boomers Can Help Their Parents
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Your Insurance Advisor
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The Growing Welfare State - Sustainable?
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Introducing Mountain Faith Band
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8 Unforgettable Southern Destinations
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Are We in the End Times?
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Become Your Own Patient Advocate
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10 Interesting Bible Facts
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Empowering Ways to Cure Bad Spending Habits
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Member Benefits Directory
Did You Know
The Skinny on Organic Milk
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Delegate Honor Roll
Cold or the Flu
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