Mr. Yeltsin has sent a Dear Bill letter formally requesting negotiations leading to a ban on anti-satellite weapons.

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Mr Jindal apparently promised not to touch the pay rise if lawmakers supported a bill, dear to his heart, that created a school-voucher programme for impoverished New Orleanians.

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It would also stimulate the innovation that Bill Gates maintains is so dear to Microsoft's heart.

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"I've lost a dear friend, just a great guy, " pilot Bill Huete told CNN affiliate WWL-TV.

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