The Pentagon, which is actually leading these negotiations, didn't respond a request for comments.

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And it has issued a request for public comments on issues such as the use of lump sum loan payments (Where do consumers place loan money that they do not use immediately?) and long-term outcomes for borrowers (Do borrowers who still have a loan after 5 or more years typically feel that the loan was a good choice?).

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The request also found that another official was given a written warning for making for inappropriate comments about a colleague on Facebook.

BBC: Wales

Blatter has since apologised for his comments made earlier on in the week, which suggested the Republic's request to be included in the World Cup had not been considered seriously.

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The comments from U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh came in response to an Apple request for a ban on the sale of some Samsung Galaxy products.

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