The disciplinary commission rejected that argument, although a dissenting member argued that his conduct was protected by the First Amendment.

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"What I want to make sure is that collectively we conduct a mapping exercise first off of the voluntary sector of who is providing what, " he said.

BBC: England

Butz contacted scientists at a laboratory in Miami that specializes in radiocarbon dating who suggested he first conduct a simple test to determine if the soot stains occurred from more recent fires.

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"Given that it was you who, rightly, urged MSPs to raise their game a few months ago, I am sure you will not want protracted discussion of your own conduct as first minister to distract parliament from the important work that lies ahead of us in 2005, " she said.

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For the first time, it requires agencies to conduct fundamental classification guidance reviews to ensure that classification guides are up-to-date and that they do not require unnecessary classification.

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It should come as no surprise that China was able to become the first country in over two decades to conduct a successful ASAT test, thereby joining the United States and the former Soviet Union as the only nations to have done so.

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It is the first time that an Irish bank has sued an ex-auditor over its conduct in the run-up to the financial crisis.

BBC: Anglo Irish bank

Indeed, the United States could have been the first nation to successfully launch a man into space, except that while it chose to conduct those last extra safety tests, the Soviet Union sent Yuri Gagarin into orbit and the history books.

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That way, a company can hire employees, invoice in renminbi, conduct commercial transactions and begin gaining a first-hand understanding of the market.

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