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Devotees of the old-fashioned and under-threat chequebook have a powerful ally.
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Leeds council chief executive Tom Riordan visited under-threat Shadwell and Scholes libraries - and was handed hundreds of letters of objection from angry villagers.
Leeds today: Library closures, Murgatroyds and Leeds Digital Festival 2011
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Gordon Brown last night used his first appearance in the Commons since his defeat in the general election in April to speak out in defence of under-threat shipyard jobs near his constituency.
Gordon Brown makes first Commons speech since election defeat Allegra Stratton 2010
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The communities secretary, Eric Pickles, has urged councils to share functions such as human resources, finance, and payroll, arguing it would cut waste and release cash to shield under-threat social care services, children's centres and libraries.
Doubts raised over Eric Pickles idea for council savings 2011
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One would find it hard to recall the last time we read a story about the baby-making issues of other under-threat species in our zoos.
London Zoo's gorilla breeding initiative is questioned by conservationists 2010
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I have to smile when I hear that supporters of the under-threat newspaper book review sectionsare blaming book bloggers.
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It is under-threat of extinction in the rainforests of the Hawaiian island chain in the Pacific.
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Or, is the comfort zone of certain administrators and officials under-threat?
ANC Caucus Study Group rejects a motion of no confidence in Cricket SA President 2008
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Pischetsrieder explained the details of the planned restructuring were still subject to discussions between management and works council, and declined comment on the future of VW's under-threat components plants.
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Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has revealed the under-threat Bahrain Grand Prix could be moved to later in the calendar if pro-democracy demonstrations lead to it being postponed.
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