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In elevating alternates to full membership of the Central Committee this week, the party passed over seven alternates in the order of precedence for promotion—snubs that analysts say could indicate political trouble.

“Heart the Lover” captures the giddiness, passion and vulnerability of new love, along with the deep pull of family and the way practical considerations come to take greater precedence the further one gets from college.

Constitution dictates that federal law takes precedence over state law, leading some legal experts to question whether state officials can actually enforce the legislation.

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Constitution dictates that federal law takes precedence over state law, leading some legal experts to question whether California could enforce legislation aimed at federal immigration officials.

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Constitution dictates that federal law takes precedence over state law.

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