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Already, these officials have turned their new powers on COVID vaccines, some of which are still authorized only for emergency use.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025 -
Kremlin officials will most likely remember the Soviet Union’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989 after an inconclusive war, which angered many veterans and contributed to the collapse of the Communist state.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Court documents suggest Dugan was alerted to the agents' presence by her clerk, who was informed by an attorney that the agents appeared to be in the hallway.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
13 May 2025
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The ‘Appellate Guru’: Alexandra A.E. Shapiro Founding partner of New York firm Shapiro Arato Bach, Shapiro began her legal career more than 30 years ago serving as one of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s first clerks.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Also, think about the people in your life who would be amazing public servants if only they were asked—and then ask them.—
Marianne Schnall,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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On May 5, 2021, nearly a year after Suzanne’s disappearance, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, court records showed.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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But in March, the same senior civil servant called again to ask him to re-apply.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The order creates a new employment category for many career civil servants, effectively stripping them of employment protections.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The whole point of the emoluments clause is to prevent officeholders from being influenced by foreign governments due to personal gain.—
The Editors,
National Review,
13 May 2025
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The election is expected to be hotly contested, with statewide officeholders and congressional leaders vying for the treasured post.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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“Officiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officiary. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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