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Iran war blocks key Mideast tanker route, pushing up oil prices and endangering global economies

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This week's word in the news: INSPECTOR

DEFINITION:
An official employed to ensure that official regulations are obeyed, especially in public services.


FOUND IN THE NEWS:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are federal employees, and misconduct allegations are typically investigated by the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility or by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of inspector General.
The Key West Citizen -- 03/16/2026