"The administration and potential closure of over 1, 400 stores in less than a month far surpasses Woolworths' 807 in January 2009, " said director Matthew Hopkinson.

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Some campaigners have criticised Bromley's Tory administration for proposed and past cuts to services, including the closure of day centres, reduced provision for the elderly and disabled, and the closure of a library.

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Though the Obama Administration failed to meet its top priority executive order of closing Guantanamo within one year, it continues to stress closure.

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