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Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton , R-Columbus , said he spoke with Kernan not long before the oath of office ceremony .
Senate President Pro Tempore Robert D. Garton , R-Columbus , said he 'll miss the governor 's civility most .

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no

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As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition , PeopleSoft 's shares dropped during yesterday 's trading , decreasing $ 1.42 to close at $ 14.97 .
As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition , PeopleSoft 's shares dropped in Monday 's trading , decreasing 87 cents to $ 15.52 on the Nasdaq Stock Market .

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yes

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In an editorial in the journal , two breast cancer researchers said hormones ' effect on the breast creates a double-whammy that is " almost unique " in medicine .
In an accompanying editorial , two breast cancer researchers said that the effect of hormones on the breast created a double whammy that was " almost unique " in medicine .

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yes

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Nearly 6,000 MTA drivers and train operators joined the mechanics in the picket line .
Nearly 6,000 MTA drivers and train operators then walked off the job in solidarity .

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yes