And he pointed to the issue of trying to develop agreed standards of reform in the global financial world where progress has been made, but where much more work is required.

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"It's a basic, core issue of standards for working people, " said Mr. Rhomberg, who studies labor markets.

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The issue of care standards will come to the fore again when the Francis report into the Mid Staffs Trust is published on Wednesday.

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The Supreme Court may announce as early as Monday that it plans to revisit the controversial issue of pleadings standards under Rule 8 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

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