On Sunday, Goldstein told CNN that Pearl was an "extremely cautious reporter" who had turned down assignments he deemed too risky and would never would have knowingly placed himself in a dangerous situation to get a story.

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This will cause some glaring logistical problems, making it tougher for the Mets to make a quick call-up or send players on the mend down for brief rehab assignments.

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The men were banging down the door for new assignments, promotions, the next thing to do, the next thing that stretches them.

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But Zaremba sits down and, together, they work through the assignments.

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He's much more assertive, tracking down powerful fundraisers and people who could help him maneuver for key committee assignments in the state Senate.

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Every Monday and Wednesday morning, he heads to the school and sits down for a few hours with fourth graders, one-on-one, to walk through their assignments with them.

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