Politicians from Washington to Beijing are being pressed to help troubled industries, regardless of the consequences for trade.

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Doing what is right regardless of the consequences: a John Hancock moment.

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It will be under strict instructions to cut payments to Medicare providers, regardless of the consequences, with limited ability for Congress to overrule its edicts.

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But it's clear that the drumbeat of wrongdoing is destined to continue, regardless of the consequences for those who, like the folks at Enron, are ultimately punished for their crimes.

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Whether this is a comment on the mania of collectors to possess a work of art regardless of the consequences or the fact that the thieves are unable to locate a buyer is unknowable--but it's usually one or the other.

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Under the NLRA today, a majority-supported union is given stringent rights regardless of the economic consequences, which can make unionization costly for business owners.

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Despite the seeming lack of serious consequences and regardless of the hilarity that ensued, this is extremely dangerous behavior and could result in injury or death.

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Citing reconciliation "on a deeply divided campus, " Jansen decided to invite the students to return to the university and resume their studies, regardless of their legal consequences.

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