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U.S. military shortfalls are too deep and complex to solve by trimming waste or passing a one-time cash infusion through Congress.

The move trims Target’s corporate workforce by about 8%, with most of the layoffs concentrated in the U.S.

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“This isn’t a time to be greedy. Exercise control, which means trimming winners and taking profits where appropriate.”

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Months before the fire, she and her mother Barbara Werstein created Bavarian decor for the lodge’s facade — faux shutters, flower boxes and door and window trim.

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The city also trimmed the 12-step application intake procedure down to six steps and beefed up its staff, hiring a case manager to serve as a bridge between staff and homeowners.

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