"He was making a very fair point, which most people recognise, about how it's important to have flexible labour markets and that people are encouraged to be active in looking for work, " the spokesman said.

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Mr Grayling said he would play an active role in the work to be done to find a new path for Epsom Hospital.

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Bernie continues to be active today in the Chinese and greater Chicago community through her work at CASL and on her many boards and committees.

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Construction is projected to take five years, including three years of active work on the roadway, and be completed in 2017, said Joe Keane, the bridge division's chief engineer.

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