Now, the 350 Marines in the New York Police Department stand ready to honor him when his body is found.

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"We have asked the Department of State to honor its commitment, made in writing, to all those who were selected for further processing, " said Mr. White in an interview.

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The White House Fellows recently had the great pleasure and honor of participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Winterhaven Homeless Stand Down in Washington, DC.

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It has been my honor to host the conference at the Department of the Interior every year and to meet with so many dedicated, visionary leaders who are making a difference in Indian Country.

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The reverse side is inscribed with "On behalf of a grateful nation, " with a space for the recipient's name to be inscribed, framed by a laurel wreath representing "honor and high achievement, " the department said.

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And New York Police Department helicopters are expected to fly over the synagogue in honor of Koch.

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The Department of Defense was flying flags at half-staff in their honor.

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This past weekend, I had the great honor of giving the commencement speech for the Communication Studies Department at my alma mater, University of Michigan.

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"The establishment of this declaration is a fitting honor and a tribute to the extraordinary dedication and service of the department's civilian work force, " he said.

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Supporters said a temporary site would honor a commitment by the federal government and upheld by recent federal court decisions for the Energy Department to accept spent fuel from commercial plants.

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