If confirmed by the Senate, she will assume a Cabinet-rank position as head of the White House agency that assists the president on budget matters.

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The Essex branch of the Police Federation welcomed the appointment but said it was concerned senior officers were getting allowances - such as a flat rate 15% of salary for being in a senior position - while rank and file officers had seen competency payments stopped.

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The title "emeritus" is used when a person of status, such as a professor or bishop, hands over their position so their former rank can be retained in their title.

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There is a paradox surrounding Wales's position in the first-rank of internet movers and shakers, which he freely acknowledges.

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Kelly Reid is the seventh ranked athlete under the controversial system used to rank Northern Ireland contenders for the games but Turnbull would move into that position if he bettered 3:41.60.

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The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking isn't exactly a bestseller -- we weren't able to locate any eligible books from that list -- but it's a popular enough title, with a current rank of 1, 432 (if the rental option takes off, that position's likely to change).

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He won no formal position in the party, but was given the most rapturous reception by the rank-and-file.

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