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If America goes over the 'fiscal cliff' - political slang for a set of tax hikes and spending cuts - a range of environmental programs could be left hanging.
Leaders like CIA Director David Petraeus tend to be bold risk-takers, and that trait may make these leaders more likely to take risks in their personal lives.
