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Recent Examples of bum's rushMattis got the bum's rush treatment from Obama, too.—Fox News, 15 Mar. 2018
The two decisions represent a significant setback for the states, the unions and the civic organizations that had sued the government in an effort to block the summary firings of more than 24,000 federal workers.
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Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
Ken Russell, who is also running for mayor, was one of the two remaining commissioners to vote against his firing.
Following the match's conclusion, in a poignant and symbolic gesture, the 29-year-old wrestler removed the mask that had become synonymous with his persona and left his wrestling boots in the center of the ring.
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Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Most of the crowd — 18, 20 years old — no longer wear cowboy hats or boots.
His 13 1/2 tackles for loss and 4 1/2 sacks topped the Bruins, and Oluwafemi was voted the team’s most outstanding defensive lineman.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen — Nolen, who produced 114 tackles (25 for loss), 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three fumbles recovered in his three collegiate seasons, has the ideal blend of athleticism and power.
But such a bold move could very well lead to Johnson getting a pink slip from his caucus, as his Speakership barely happened, and only then with Trump’s intervention.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Howard may be saved, but Health and Human Services gave 16 of the program’s 86 staff members pink slips, informing them that their positions would be terminated, advocates said.
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