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He added that the laws were needed to shield utilities from bankruptcy, which could drive electric bills higher.
From Los Angeles Times
She also said Venezuela needed to defend its "dignity and honour" and announced oil industry reforms to allow more foreign investment, in a step away from Maduro's policies.
From BBC
The tribunal said the nurses were "entitled to a remedy" and encouraged all parties to agree on one without the need for further hearings.
From BBC
A slew of new tax breaks, meanwhile, are about to kick in and give badly needed financial help to middle- and lower-income Americans.
From MarketWatch
Los Angeles didn’t need him, but that hardly mattered.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
