More important is what path will bring us to these achievements, and for the IT department in 2013, this will be one of optimized management.

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The Department of Labor is proud of its many important achievements, from providing the framework for the 40-hour work week to allowing parents to take leave for family emergencies.

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These and other achievements, indeed anything of consequence achieved in this department, required respectful collaboration between the civilian and military leadership, which has been a source of strength to the country.

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Shifting to the euro would start to undermine those achievements and ultimately make Britain similar to a French provincial department.

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Though unable to discuss the design in any detail or share images of it while it's under investigation by the Buildings Department, Mr. Chan calls the basement one of his proudest achievements.

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