This is not necessarily a public ceremony or even an event that happens at the same time as the first signature.

BBC: Germany introduced similar equality legislation in 2001

"We got hit for playing the game, and that happens, but at the same time, you got to stand up for yourself, " said Canadian first baseman Justin Morneau.

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If that happens, then in six weeks time Dr Reid will be faced with exactly the same conundrum - suspension or election.

BBC: Suspension - lesser of two evils?

Now it just so happens that that will be a three-year appointment and it comes to an end at about the same time as the period of the regulator, of Tom Windsor's position.

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As it happens, the same growth rates that are needed to bring unemployment down to a tolerable level in a reasonable length of time will also bring the deficit down fast.

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