commissioner
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"If I was commissioner, that's what I would do," said the 76-year-old American.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
In the end, few if any people on the list suffered harm, in part because Nixon’s IRS commissioner, Donald Alexander, refused to audit them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Doug Ommen, the insurance commissioner in Iowa, home to more insurance investments than any other state, said commissioners have always used their authority to change risk scores they believe are too high.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Arians, who became a member of the competition committee late in his coaching career, has discussed the situation with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and is an advocate of making officials full-time league employees.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
On November 14, almost two weeks after the election, US commissioner William C. Storrs issued a warrant for Anthony’s arrest.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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