Ministers argue that they cannot properly defend the actions of the intelligence and security agencies unless they can withhold part of their case from the public and the individual who is suing them.

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People answering the phone at the Ankang public-security bureau and the Ankang Family Planning Propaganda Center both declined to discuss the case.

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Some lawmakers tried to block Blackstone Group 's much anticipated initial public offering last week, citing investor protection and, in one case, homeland security.

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Some lawmakers tried to block Blackstone Group 's (nyse: BX - news - people ) much anticipated initial public offering last week, citing investor protection and, in one case, homeland security.

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Given the higher perks and job security enjoyed by public-sector workers we should see lower pay, but this is not the case.

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