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When Habba’s temporary term was set to expire this summer, her district’s judges chose her deputy to lead the office instead.

Residents have called on sheriff’s deputies and police for help, only to be told that local agencies do not interfere with federal operations.

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During his time in Parliament, he served as Minister for School Standards in the Department for Education and was appointed as deputy chairman of the Conservative Party last year.

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“We are projecting that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be one of the busiest travel days in TSA history,” said Adam Stahl, senior official performing the duties of deputy TSA administrator.

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They also put up perimeter fencing to make it harder for people to climb the poles, said Verizon deputy general counsel Rudy Reyes.

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