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Earlier in his evidence to the committee, the head of the government information service, Mike Granatt, refused to comment on the specifics surrounding the departure of Mr Sixsmith, saying his resignation was a matter for the department concerned.
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"In line with national guidance NHS Dumfries and Galloway is working very closely with the education department and the school concerned to identify those individuals most at risk and offer screening for TB, " he said.
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But the US Justice Department remained concerned about the concentration of market power, prompting Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta to hint last month that the merger would not be approved.
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