Video/Stereo Audio tracks won't edit together

My video and audio tracks no longer edit as a (linked) unit.
For example, when I select a clip in the timeline and apply the razor tool it only affects the video track....then I must also select the audio file and apply the razor tool again.
I notice this is now a condition with any FCP project I open...so I am guessing it is a Preference issue. Somewhere along the path, I must have changed something...but haven't found the way back and I am sure there is a simple solution.
I am using FCP 4.5
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
ron

Your clips are coming into the Timeline unlinked. Click the link toggle button near the upper right corner of the Timeline window and then bring your clips in.
-DH

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