The whole thrust of this recommendation goes against the grain of becoming self-sufficient, taking care of your own finances rather than depending on handouts.

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Ladies and gentlemen, it is your sacred obligation as Senators to put the well-being of these selfless servants before partisanship, self-interest groups, or political ambition, and it is my strong recommendation that you do so.

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"Our overarching recommendation is that funding arrangements in London should allow London government to make additional self-determined investments in its own infrastructure both to cater for the growth already forecast for its population and economy, and to promote additional economic growth, " the report says.

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