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Foreign Secretary Truss enters race to become next British prime minister - NewsDay Zimbabwe

Truss, who has held ministerial jobs in a number of government departments including trade, justice and the treasury, said she would slash taxes and maintain a tough line against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Sweatt v. Painter (1950)

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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