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While most plants only had one flower with many buds yet to open up, some were in full bloom with the sweet fragrant scent only the lily can provide.

From Los Angeles Times

The Social Security trust funds are constrained by law and can only invest in a special type of U.S.

From MarketWatch

The Social Security trust funds are constrained by law and can only invest in a special type of U.S.

From MarketWatch

In announcing the prior-authorization program in June, CMS said “wasteful care, including services that provide little to no clinical benefit, not only increase costs, but also put patients at risk.”

From MarketWatch

Its price-to-earnings ratio, for instance, at 24 times is the most expensive in emerging markets and is second only to the U.S.’s at almost 27 times.

From MarketWatch