Checque joined the Navy in 2002 after graduating from high school, according to a brief service record provided by the Defense Department.

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Although the basic elements of the framework document are still there, both sides have already scrutinised the brief text of the new proposals like palaeontologists poring over a fossil record.

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There was also no adequate record because the meeting's minutes were very brief, they said.

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He rejoined the band in 1977 but only for a brief spell although he continued to record and tour with Van der Graff's Peter Hammill.

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This call will be on the record, and our speakers are happy to take questions after they give some brief opening statements at the top.

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Meanwhile, Italy secured promotion back to the top flight with a 2-0 win over Ukraine to complete a 100% record in the tournament, while Romania's stay in Division One was a brief one as they were relegated following a 5-1 loss to Holland.

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He has been Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, White House chief of staff and, for a brief stretch under Gerald Ford, acting Secretary of Commerce (edging out George Shultz for the modern record for most top jobs).

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The meeting last September was not advertised and there was also no adequate record of it because it was brief.

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