Passage of immigration legislation remains in doubt because of strong opposition by mostly Republican lawmakers.
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There's also strongdoubt cast upon the case for the UK government following Scotland's lead in keeping the spending taps on, with the result of strong job figures.
No doubt a strong central government would have given India a less chaotic Commonwealth games, but there is more to life than badminton and rhythmic gymnastics.