On the other hand, a temporary tax break for investment could well work, encouraging firms to bring forward capital spending.

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Ministers say the impact of the temporary work restrictions, and the fact that eight other EU countries are also ending their restrictions at the same time as the UK, make forecasting the number of Romanian and Bulgarian migrants who might come to the UK difficult.

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In August, 8.8 million people held down temporary jobs for economic reasons while they continued to look for other work.

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The money will be used to help not-for-profit groups, hire temporary workers to help with recovery work, and to provide job training and other services to people affected by the attacks.

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Clinton also announced other federal measures to help the Alabama towns hit by the twisters, including counseling programs and temporary work for those who lost their jobs due to the storms.

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Regardless of which conclusion you draw, by rephrasing the question and emphasizing the temporary nature of the decision we preserve the legitimacy of the other side and leave enough room to work together regardless of the outcome of the election.

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