John Ashcroft, R-Missouri, said Saturday during a break in proceedings in a Florida circuit court.

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But Nomura reckons that this is the new direction and notes that many mid-level officials welcome a break from the banquet and gifting circuit.

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Next week's ITF Women's Circuit event in Dothan, Alabama, is on the tour below the WTA circuit and is traditionally where players hoping to break through learn their trade.

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The determined Scot had to break a barren run at his home circuit to win the first race, not having won there aboard a superbike since 1995.

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