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Federal employees still retain the ability to bring claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, and other statutory frameworks.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
Through vague statutory language, the bill would also empower bureaucrats to circumvent the legislative process and add even more regulations in the future.—
James R. Mason,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
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The previously unreported guidelines also say troopers can detain people who are not suspected of committing a crime for up to an hour, an amount of time that raises questions about potential violations of a person’s constitutional protection against unreasonable seizure.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s third-term talk nevertheless plays to his opponents’ characterization of him as someone who flouts constitutional strictures and political norms.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the case filed with the Singapore High Court, the elder Kwek accused Sherman of instigating a boardroom coup by appointing two new board members without proper vetting by the nomination committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nitrous oxide inactivates vitamin B12 in the body, a crucial nutrient for the formation of red blood cells and the proper functioning of the nervous system.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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The swearing in of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle in June brought the commission up to full strength, with a 3-2 split in favor of Democratic appointees who are expected to take an aggressive enforcement stance in line with the Biden administration’s pro-regulation agenda.—
Dean Seal,
WSJ,
7 Sep. 2022
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Stephen Graham is mulling over the right word to capture the past month of his life.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wiggins missed one game due to a stomach illness, five games due to a sprained right ankle, two games due to a left lower leg contusion and six straight games due to a recent hamstring issue.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Given the demonstrated fan interest and commercial value of women's basketball, there's no justifiable reason to maintain this outdated format difference between the men's and women's tournaments.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“De jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20jure. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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