A Republican, she has a reputation for her tough approach to justice in a state known already for its hard line on crime.

作为一名共和党人，在一个本就以对犯罪采取强硬路线而闻名的州，她因严厉执法而著称。

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When Husk started building a centre to train its workers near the state capital, Patna, a neighbourhood tough-guy demanded 100,000 rupees in protection money.

当公司在邦首府巴特那附近建设员工训练中心时，附近的无赖寻上门来，索要10万卢比的保护费。

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Stibich showed that a high-energy form of UV called UV-C could kill C. diff, in either its active state or as a dormant spore protected by a tough seedlike shell.

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But looking at how this state agency prioritizes its resources in tough times gives us insight into a problem that is endemic in public agencies.

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