U.S. airlines also require a flight attendant to be in the cockpit when the pilot or first officer take bathroom breaks, in case the person flying the aircraft becomes incapacitated.

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Eyewitnesses have previously accused officers of shooting injured or even handcuffed miners, but it is the first time a police officer has made the allegation, correspondents say.

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If candidates or campaigners are asked to take a completed ballot paper, they should ensure that the voter has sealed it first and then immediately post it or deliver it to the returning officer.

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Whenever a group wanted a law enforcement officer or squad car for a community event, Bachmann was always the first to volunteer, Hamlin said.

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The first answer is that, in principle, to give such powers to Parliament or an officer of Parliament would be strange: the very point of the powers is to control parliamentary excesses, and to arbitrate in the event that Parliament is itself unable to come to a decision.

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The outgoing officer's first assistant can automatically fill the position for 120 days, at which point (or before) the President must put forth a nominee, or the President can appoint any other officer previously confirmed by the Senate.

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