priorities
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In the 2027 draft budget released by the city this month, the Police Department’s top two priorities were recruiting and retaining employees, and improving response times.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
A White House spokesperson said of the cuts at the time that EI-ISAC’s work no longer effectuated the priorities of the Department of Homeland Security.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Green lawmaker Anna Cavazzini said "the odds are good" but warned member states would need to "budge" on parliament's main priorities.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Crafting your obit forces you to reflect on your priorities, values and legacy.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Eisenhower worried about the impact of military spending on the budget of the US government and feared it could crowd out other priorities and eventually stall America's roaring economic growth.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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