But the study is also a reminder of something more basic: In considering the fiscal position, governments need to consider not just what will happen if the economy continues broadly on track, but also if it gets into trouble.

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The band gets in position and starts to rip through the basic set list in preparation for the Apollo show.

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Having got that statement of my basic position out of the way now let us examine the details of that citation.

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His basic position here is that the competition is going to get tougher from here.

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Executors may also benefit from a basic explanation of the role and responsibilities of the position.

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But this position should not be viewed in isolation from the broader constitutional order established by the Basic Law.

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But then, these officials wouldn't be in the position to cause such harm if the Bush Administration had had a better understanding of basic economics.

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If everyone has their own facts, slightly tweaked to reflect their position, then there is no true north for decision-making and everything, even the most basic information, is subjective.

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The DPJ position was later modified, with the upper limit removed, further strengthening the expressed intention to make the basic pension a universal entitlement.

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