So, as Exeter Northcott faces an uncertain future, isn't it a risky strategy to open another theatre in the city?

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But after that, their future is uncertain because they can't qualify for federal grants, work-study programs or bank loans to finance college nor can they obtain work legally.

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It is worth reminding ourselves of the Kremlin's extreme rhetoric and pre-election shenanigans here, because they are a stark reminder of both Russia's unhappy past and uncertain future and also because they didn't seem to make much sense in an election whose outcome was never in doubt.

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That led to a contraction of credit, which in turn meant businesses couldn't make payroll or make inventories, which meant that everybody became uncertain about the future of the economy, so people started making decisions accordingly -- reducing investment, initiated layoffs -- which in turn made things worse.

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You wouldn't think right now that this is a city that is under contention, whose future is uncertain at this point.

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Of course, I didn't know what she was thinking -- but if I had to guess, maybe she was wondering about her uncertain future and that of her children.

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