The department conducted three years of research into possible negative effects on the island's reputation based on their introduction.

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On the health side of the equation, some people worry about possible negative effects caused by the wireless signals broadcast from smart meters.

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He mentioned Janet Yellen and Charles Evans by name as proponents of that move, but said they were still looking at possible negative effects.

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But May 6 could happen again and the SEC needs to be prepared, according to James Angel, a Georgetown finance professor who has been warning about the possible negative effects high frequency trading since last year.

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Some will see that slower pace as a hint that members of the MPC think this bout of easing will be less powerful than in the past - or perhaps that they are worried about possible negative effects of continuing the policy for so long.

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It suggested that due to the possible negative impact on the island's reputation, if anyone should suffer ill effects from the unregulated supplements, the legislation should be drafted with high priority.

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