department
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At the finance department, Tännler has presided over fiscal surpluses averaging more than 300 million francs a year over the past five years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
He added that the Los Angeles County District Attorney has received a criminal investigation for review from his department and Police Officers Standards and Training for the state have been informed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
"Any threat against the president is taken very seriously by the department, and our US Park Police will investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable," the spokesperson said in a statement.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Healey was also accused of cutting out other ministers in his department from key conversations and decisions.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Through Pickwick, for example, we met the man at the central telephone exchange whose department handled orders to connect and disconnect lines.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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