Military observers say Mr.Medvedev's rearmament program is designed in part to offset dissatisfaction in the ranks with a Kremlin plan to downsize Russia's armed forces.
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If Greece leaves the Eurozone, the ECB rescue plan could offset market jitters about other countries following suit.
Amid the debate, the House of Representatives last year unveiled its "Green the Capitol Initiative, " counting among its goals a plan to offset all of the House's carbon dioxide emissions by this December.
Varma, who plans to start deferring 15% of her pay after the wedding, wants a more conservative allocation in her plan to offset that risk, but is baffled by which of 12 Fidelity funds to choose.