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  • Hoarders, who have a psychological condition that makes them overcollect animals to the point where they can no longer care for them, often start out as "rescuers," people who merely want to help strays.

    Crazy Cat Ladies 2009

  • "Sometimes we overcollect, and sometimes we undercollect," said Gil Broyles, OG&E spokesman.

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  • Schwarzenegger demanded that lawmakers further strengthen the state's "rainy-day" reserve and eliminate a plan to overcollect income taxes to avoid his veto as the state's longest-ever budget impasse continued today.

    Home 2008

  • Schwarzenegger demanded that lawmakers further strengthen the state's "rainy-day" reserve and eliminate a plan to overcollect income taxes to avoid his veto as the state's longest-ever budget impasse continued today.

    Home 2008

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