Even though market values of housing have declined, taxing districts nevertheless demand the same amount, or even more to fund operations.

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Companies have suffered crippling financial losses, been forced to eliminate jobs, and scaled back or even terminated their operations because of trade secret theft in countries where there is weak rule of law.

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