bureau

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He accused them of "inaction" and said a criminal case into the matter - which will also check their previous work - was being handled by Ukraine's national investigations bureau.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In Michigan, a similar measure has not yet been placed on the ballot, as the state elections bureau has not verified the signatures required to advance.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Exports from China rose 2.5% in March from a year earlier in dollar-denominated terms, decelerating from a 22% increase in January and February, according to data released Tuesday by China’s customs bureau.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“The bureau proactively manages the city’s streets, ensuring roadways are treated not only for repair but also to strengthen the street network and prevent future potholes,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Instead, Hoover created a pristine origin story, a founding mythology in which the bureau, under his direction, had emerged from lawlessness and overcome the last wild American frontier.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann