His education law,still in effect, required states to show yearly progress in student learning as measured by the states' own tests.

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There also was the danger that fighting would cause slave states still in the Union to secede and join the southern Confederacy.

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It declared that slaves would be free anywhere that was still in rebellion on January first, eighteen sixty-three.

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The owners asked the new workers to write letters to friends still in the old country, urging them to come to America.

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And there is more to learn. Jonathan Rottenberg says the science of crying is still in its infancy.

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But Roberto was unable to join the major league team because he was still in high school.

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Do you think that cupcake truck is still in the area,Faith? Oh,I'm right behind you ...

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But with the world still in crisis, there was news that no famous people from show business will be at the forum this year.

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ALLEN: "Well, we are still in show business." BENNY: "Yes,and we thought you could book us."

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He has said that banks are still in the process of rebuilding their financial positions.

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However,everyone agrees that the city is still in great need of safe and affordable housing.

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Racial separation laws were still in place in the South at the time.

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It was very late, but the Judge was still in his office.

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Critics say even with the budget agreement, California is still in trouble.

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