The Hyde bill includes several commonsense reforms, such as placing a higher burden of proof on the government to show that the property is subject to forfeiture because of illegal use.

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The bill would not introduce American-style statutory protection of free speech: the burden of proof would remain with the defendant.

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Though Pickle's bill has been side-tracked, the idea of delaying retirement remains a plausible way to ease the burden on the system.

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"Bill Clinton is one of the supreme political talents, but he's both a blessing and a burden, " said Reed, noting Clinton's speeches at the past two Democratic conventions.

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Mr Wilson explained that the primary purpose of the bill was to introduce a temporary levy on larger retail stores in order to relive the rates burden on smaller businesses.

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