So this is the kind of war of words that's been going on for several weeks now.

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In other words, this is not the kind of thing that will just go away with a slap-on-the-wrist civil fine where Goldman does not admit or deny wrongdoing.

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Sheen's battle with producers is in sharp contrast to the kind words he had for them earlier this month when he thanked network executives for their support.

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Mr. MCCONCHIE: This is a real chance for the Democrats to kind of put some action behind their words.

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