The furloughs have frustrated many in Congress, too, especially lawmakers in the Washington area who represent a disproportionate number of federal employees.

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Frustrated in their natural ambitions, too many have misbehaved or tried to cash in.

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Many Icelanders have become frustrated with the outgoing Social Democrat government, saying that its austerity policies were too painful.

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