Steve Forbes warned against rate hikes throughout 2000.

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Since that time, Steve Jobs has resigned, large multinationals have warned of economic slowdown and prospects for greater employment do not appear in sight.

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Steve Thomas, chief executive of the Welsh Local Government Association, warned against tying council hands.

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