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R & R
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abbr.
∎ inf.
rest and recreation.
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Med.
rescue and resuscitation.
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(also R'n'R)
rock and roll.
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TRIBAL LAW AND ORDER:THOMAS J. PERRELLI
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...Committeeon Indian Affairs Chairman, Byron Dorgan, and we look forward to workingwith the Subcommittee to further develop H.R. 1924. I want to acknowledgeRepresentative Herseth-Sandlin`s leadership on this issue. I appreciatethe opportunity to discuss...
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WILDLIFE BILLS:JAMES M. INHOFE
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/3/2009; 664 words
; ...Junior Duck StampConservation and Design Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, H.R.3537,and the Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009, H.R.509.I strongly support the former program and was chair of this committee whenwe...
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WILDLIFE BILLS:BENJAMIN L. CARDIN
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/3/2009; 700+ words
; ...important habitat conservation bills, H.R.2188, Joint Ventures in Bird Habitat Conservation...Control Pilot Program Act of 2009, and --H.R. 3433,a bill that would amend the North...in the Great Lakes.We will consider H.R. 509, the Marine Turtle Conservation ReauthorizationAct...
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Kelly File
Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 12/10/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...enough.O'REILLY: Right.KELLY: You have to give them immunity. The statute of limitations has to run.O'REILLY: And invite them to another party.KELLY: So you can expect the Fifth Amendment. Yeah, expect the Fifth Amendment.O'R
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SENATOR COLLINS CALLS TSA WEB POSTING OF AIRPORT SECURITY PROCEDURES ``SHOCKING`` AND ``RECKLESS``
Transcript from: Capitol Hill Press Releases; 12/8/2009; 655 words
; ...shocking breach undercutsthe public`s confidence in the security procedures at our airports,`` saidSenator Susan Collins, R-Me., ranking Republican member of the Senate HomelandSecurity and Governmental Affairs Committee. ``On the day before the...
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FEINGOLD BACKS BIPARTISAN COST-SAVING AMENDMENT TO MAKE AFFORDABLE DRUGS AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS
Transcript from: Capitol Hill Press Releases; 12/9/2009; 541 words
; ...Senators Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) thatwould allow U.S.-licensed pharmacies...the Dorgan-Snowemeasure are Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), DebbieStabenow (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar...
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ELIZABETH WARREN, CHAIRWOMAN, CONGRESSIONAL TARP OVERSIGHT PANEL, ELIZABETH WARREN, CHAIRWOMAN, CONGRESSIONAL TARP OVERSIGHT PANEL, HOLDS A HEARING WITH TREASURY SECRETARY GEITHNER
Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...RICHARD NEIMAN, NEW YORK STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS DAMON SILVERS, AFL-CIO ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL REP. JEB HENSARLING, R-TEXAS PAUL S. ATKINS, COMMISSIONER, SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WITNESSES: SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TIMOTHY F...
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REP. CAROLYN B. MALONEY CHAIR REP. CAROLYN B. MALONEY HOLDS A HEARING ON POST RECESSION JOB CREATION
Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...REP. BARON P. HILL, D-IND. REP. VIC SNYDER, D-ARK. REP. KEVIN BRADY, R-TEXAS RANKING MEMBER REP. RON PAUL, R-TEXAS REP. MICHAEL C. BURGESS, R-TEXAS REP. JOHN CAMPBELL, R-CALIF. SEN. CHARLES E. SCHUMER, D-N.Y...
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What To Get That Special Geek
Transcript from: NPR Talk of the Nation Science Friday; 12/11/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...about a geeky or technology question you'd like, 1-800- 989-8255, or you can tweet us @scifri, @-S-C-I-F-R-I, or go to Second Life. Mark, is there anything new, any technology standouts this year that are must haves for the geek...
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REP. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ, REP. NEIL ABERCROMBIE AND REP. GENE TAYLOR CHAIRMEN REP. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ, REP. NEIL ABERCROMBIE AND REP. GENE TAYLOR HOLD A JOINT HEARING ON ARMY AND MARINE CORPS RESET REQ
Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...BRIGHT, D-ALA. REP. IKE SKELTON, D-MO. EX OFFICIO REP. J. RANDY FORBES, R-VA. RANKING MEMBER REP. ROB BISHOP, R-UTAH REP. MIKE D. ROGERS, R-ALA. REP. TRENT FRANKS, R-ARIZ. REP. BILL SHUSTER, R-PA. REP. CATHY MCMORRIS...
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SIC 2121 Cigars
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...role in cigar sales, with companies like J.R. Cigar finding it difficult to match demand. In late 1996, J.R. Cigar even began turning down orders from...Mike's Cigars, Famous Smoke Shop, and J.R. Tobacco make up the "big three" of the...
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SIC 2732 Book Printing
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...are divided into two categories: long-run printers and short-run printers. For the largest book printers, such as R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co. and Quebecor World, Inc., book printing was just one of several types of printing services...
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SIC 3143 Men's Footwear, Except Athletic
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...by the development of machinery for attaching the leather part of a shoe, known as the upper, to the sole. In 1858, Lyman R. Blake of Abington, Massachusetts, invented a machine that attached the leather uppers with nails and wooden pegs. Soon after...
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SIC 3829 Measuring and Controlling Devices, Not Elsewhere Classified
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...segment's growth hinges on defense research and development (R&D) spending. Commercial, geophysical, meteorological...inspection equipment was another large segment of this industry. R&D investment by durable goods manufacturers spurs demand...
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SIC 1752 Floor Laying and Other Floor Work, Not Elsewhere Classified
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...tile and/or vinyl and linoleum. Much of the floor-laying industry works in the residential repair and remodeling (R&R) market. Renovation and repair had increased dramatically in the mid-1990s, reaching an all-time high of $69...
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