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In one sense, this week will mark the end of Republicans' political coyness and over-reliance on symbolism.
Chris Weigant: Symbolism Versus Substance Chris Weigant 2011
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In one sense, this week will mark the end of Republicans' political coyness and over-reliance on symbolism.
Chris Weigant: Symbolism Versus Substance Chris Weigant 2011
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Though he is right that the effect makes untenured professors fearful of taking risks, more importantly it also makes universities fearful of hiring people full-time, lest they get stuck with an expensive lemon for decade after decade ... leading to an over-reliance on adjunct faculty.
Tenure trouble? 2009
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In one sense, this week will mark the end of Republicans' political coyness and over-reliance on symbolism.
Chris Weigant: Symbolism Versus Substance Chris Weigant 2011
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Can over-reliance on checklists lead to a false sense of safety?
The Secret to Fighting Infections Laura Landro 2011
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In November, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the county and put its finances on outlook negative, citing weak liquidity and an over-reliance on nonrecurring revenues.
How A NY Tax Cut Backfired On The Tea Party Nicole Hardesty 2011
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The savings come from terminating unnecessary contracts, strengthening acquisition management, ending the over-reliance on contractors and reducing the use of high-risk contracts across government, according to documents released with Obama's announcement.
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Other countries have also expressed concerns about over-reliance on the dollar.
Beijing's Moves Point to Europe Aid Owen Fletcher 2011
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In November, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the county and put its finances on outlook negative, citing weak liquidity and an over-reliance on nonrecurring revenues.
How A NY Tax Cut Backfired On The Tea Party Nicole Hardesty 2011
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Big Energy, the polluters, spent $1 billion over the past two years on campaigns and slick, high-priced lobbying to perpetuate America's addictive over-reliance on fossil fuels.
Lawrence Bender: Congress: Stop Denying An Inconvenient Truth Lawrence Bender 2011
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