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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Can over-reliance on checklists lead to a false sense of safety?

    The Secret to Fighting Infections Laura Landro 2011

  • 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

  • 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.

    POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: December 22, 2009 2009

  • Other countries have also expressed concerns about over-reliance on the dollar.

    Beijing's Moves Point to Europe Aid Owen Fletcher 2011

  • 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

  • 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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