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The police van we were following had taken an unexpected turn down a road of privately owned detached houses and bungalows.

However, she made the difficult decision to turn down the offer, saying she wanted to make sure her son was looked after first.

Reisman said she has had to turn down placement requests from the state because she couldn’t accommodate them.

In Tobias’ opinion, the Democratic Party needs to put forth candidates who either outright turn down business executives with divergent interests from working-class Americans or candidates who will at least force them into a position where they are not influencing policy or the campaign.

More than 160 people have been arrested and charged with misdemeanors since the ordinance took effect in September, and could face up to a year in jail or a $1,000 fine if they turn down shelter or treatment.