Because parallel claims can now be consolidated into one case at the federal level, there is an argument that the cases should be less expensive for plaintiffs.

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Parallel to these messianic claims another interesting development took place as Mario Jorge Bergoglio, an Argentinean Cardinal was chosen as the new Pope.

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Epstein, however, sees a wasteful parallel regulatory system that doesn't distribute the benefits it claims to.

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Adding to the confusion is the parallel effort of Sir Thomas Legg, a former civil servant asked by Mr Brown to audit all expenses claims since 2004.

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