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If the federal government does not live up to its obligations, Illinois could unfairly suffer the burden of hundreds of millions of dollars of liability.
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
Changes to department discipline Since The Star ran its series of stories three years ago, the police department has also revamped its discipline process, which Black officers said had treated them unfairly.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
But Trump is said to be considering revoking the federal permit that allows the state policy to continue—a move backed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and other suburban politicians who argue the toll unfairly burdens their constituents.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Banks have complained for years that the annual stress tests were opaque and unfairly administered, and industry trade groups sued the Fed in December over the exam.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
Changes to department discipline Since The Star ran its series of stories three years ago, the police department has also revamped its discipline process, which Black officers said had treated them unfairly.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
But Trump is said to be considering revoking the federal permit that allows the state policy to continue—a move backed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and other suburban politicians who argue the toll unfairly burdens their constituents.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Banks have complained for years that the annual stress tests were opaque and unfairly administered, and industry trade groups sued the Fed in December over the exam.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Unfairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfairly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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