On-board, in addition to the flight crew, there was a load master - who had responsibility for ensuring the animals were safe and secure - two attendants and a veterinarian to monitor the animals during the flight.

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The health board said it had a total of 12 specialist beds, catering for a "safe working load" of 70 stone, in operation.

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Congress, the Treasury Department, the National Association of Securities Dealers, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board are weighing in, troubled by the fact that broker-sold plans may charge a load and often have annual expenses of more than 2%.

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