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Also imagine how much damage officers could do to an encumbent or potential candidate by voicing their opinion (and they would be asked!!) whenever they are dealing with victims or other members of the public?
Locally Elected Police Chiefs, Yeah? « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010
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How much effort, time, and shared business knowledge has gone into the encumbent agency?
5 Reminders When Selecting a New Branding Agency « Art & Business of Motion 2009
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He is giving Crist a chance to appoint himself so the republicans will have an encumbent in office for the democrats to run against.
First on the CNN Ticker: Florida senator to resign seat 2009
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If you are going to bludgeon a country with the word ‘occupation’ I think it is encumbent upon you to define the term.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Telling Interview with the Director of Amnesty Israel 2010
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Yet another reason, that come Novemeber YOU and every single encumbent on both sides of the isle will be VOTED OUT! moore
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If you are going to bludgeon a country with the word ‘occupation’ I think it is encumbent upon you to define the term.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Telling Interview with the Director of Amnesty Israel 2010
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In order for it not be antisemitic in singling out Israel for application, it is encumbent on all States to agree to accept back former inhabitants who have been displaced.
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009
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And whether you realize it or not, unless they are passing out money or something, words are all a candidate has (except the encumbent who has to run on his/her record).
Obama's Closing Ad: I Will Take Country In Fundamentally New Direction 2009
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I don't know if it's something in the water, or what, but it would seem the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra have made something of a speciality of handsome timpanists - this is the previous encumbent - not bad, not bad at all...
Archive 2009-04-01 Imogen 2009
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I am even starting to think that ethically it is encumbent upon him to do so.
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