But as Congress demurs on the critical agreements, a host of progressive-minded governments continue pursuing free trade with nations important to their economies.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Free Trade: an antidote to Chavez

Mr McConnell, however, demurs, arguing that earmarks account for a negligible share of the deficit and provide a useful check on the president's discretion over spending.

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Indeed, as Congress demurs on the four critical agreements, a host of progressive-minded governments continue pursuing free trade with nations important to their economic and overall geopolitical interests.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Free trade: An antidote to Chavez

"I really can't speak for the future, " he demurs, smiling.

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So far, so good: Wynne demurs when asked about profit totals but says DMC revenue has grown to six times the totals of the early 1990s, and last year had an 8% increase in net profits over 2009.

FORBES: Life

Lorusso demurs from dropping specific names, but the hotel continues to attract many of the world's top acts when they play the House of Blues (directly across the street), the Key Club, the Hollywood Bowl and other major LA venues.

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