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U.S. Department of State Background Note
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People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Grenadian Relations
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Order of Presidential Succession Under George W. Bush The procedure for filling vacancies in the presidency and vice presidency is outlined by the 20th and 25th amendments to the…
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