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"Past nuclear testing continues to kill today," said NPA chief Raymond Johansen, voicing hope the report would "strengthen the resolve to prevent nuclear weapons from ever being tested or used again".
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Under the Federal Reserve Act, governors may be removed only “for cause,” a safeguard designed to prevent presidents from reshaping monetary policy by ousting officials they disagree with.
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Those bracing for a government move to target builders, whether by preventing stock buybacks or taking other measures to encourage the companies to build more homes than they would otherwise, were relieved.
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Under the Federal Reserve Act, governors may be removed only “for cause,” a safeguard designed to prevent presidents from reshaping monetary policy by ousting officials they disagree with.
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Both are reasons to prevent another lightning offensive by Mr. Sharaa.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
