Supt Dave Forrest urged people to delay making non-emergency calls where possible and only dial 999 in a real emergency.

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The organisation representing British doctors has written to NHS bosses to call for a delay in the launch of a new non-emergency telephone advice line.

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In a statement, cable network AMC said the delay was "due to ongoing, key non-cast negotiations" with creator and executive producer Matt Weiner.

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Meanwhile, while the Democrats delay, the Army has had to start cutting back on non-essential equipment repair and training to ensure it is able to fund our troops in the field and provide support to their families.

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Joe Lieberman, D-Connecticut, a potential 2004 presidential candidate, said it may be best to delay a vote until after the election because Iraq should be a non-partisan issue.

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Thus, while delay certainly aids some borrowers who are underwater, it also keeps non-paying borrowers in the house while keeping out new owners, to the detriment of those seeking homes and the operation of the housing market more generally.

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The delay had been caused by the need to "find a suitable date when three, non-conflicted panel members are available".

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