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              2. Business and Economy 1
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              3. Science and Environment 13
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          1. Education 6
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          2. Government 1
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          2. Government 0
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          2. Government 1
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          2. Government 2
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          2. Education 17
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          2. Government 2
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          2. Government 0
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          2. Government 0
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