But there are big problems to overcome in the planning.

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It describes manpower problems, a decline in planning for natural disasters as attention focused on possible terrorist scenarios, and confusion over the roles and responsibilities of officials in responding to disasters.

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The review has identified problems, including "drift" in care planning and delays in decision making.

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The future of a luxury camping business in Denbighshire has been secured after long running planning problems.

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That causes problems because the military often was planning to increase or decrease specific accounts in the new year, and without special legislative action such resolutions typically prohibit shifting funds between major accounts.

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Dr. Barbara Lips, on the other hand, says children should be involved in financial planning, but should not be made aware of family money problems at a young age.

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While not ideal for estate planning, this is quite common and can often be used without problems, except in many second-marriage situations or large estates that may suffer adverse tax consequences.

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In the report to next week's planning, environment and development committee, council officers have set out some of the problems faced in the past year.

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