"Because it was disclosed and there was no long-term security matter here, it gives the Secret Service the opportunity to clear up what has happened, do all it can to make sure it never happens again or at least minimizes it to make it very, very difficult for it to ever happen again, " he said.

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Ford's revitalization is a long-term project, and with demand for cars declining, all the secret committees in the world won't guarantee its success.

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The worst kept secret in golf was confirmed today when Nike announced the signing of Rory McIlroy to a long-term endorsement deal that covers apparel and equipment.

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