In order to avoid losing face, the Spanish government is said to be working with the ECB and Brussels to develop a structural reform package that is in line with the conditionality expected under a formal bailout, according to Barclays.

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These included protecting the scallop industry, maintaining a continuing role for local interest and management of the area and that any package of proposals would be in line with EC rules.

BBC: Special Areas of Conservation debate

Obama also has encountered resistance from Democrats who are reluctant to support his economic stimulus package because they object to his hard line against earmarks and his proposed tax breaks for businesses.

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When he was eventually found out and fired, he told his workers to package defective products from his own production line in Asimco crates and sent them to its customers so they would cancel orders.

ECONOMIST: A disorderly heaven

But this time round the public, opinion-makers, members of parliament are better informed and they will not just line up behind another Brussels rescue package.

BBC: Smoke and mirrors and the euro crisis

On reaching the front of the line, I was handed a package, much the way you would be handed a loaf of bread, or a pizza.

NEWYORKER: Stung

So my bottom line when it comes to the recovery package is, send me a bill that creates or saves 4 million jobs.

WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Press Conference

It is a voluntary cut and we don't know whether all investors will fall into line - despite some sweeteners having been thrown into the package.

BBC: Europe's 'big bazooka'

Chief executive Michael Clarke said he intended to "draw a line under the performance of 2011" and focus on the refinancing package agreed with banks.

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The package consists of a cradle that contains an assortment of lenses and filters which line up with the handset's camera, along with an app that guides the user through the testing process.

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The package, called Capital Requirements Directive 4 (CRD4), brings the EU into line with the so-called "Basel III" rules on banking standards, which set new capital requirements for banks.

BBC: EU tightens up bank lending rules and bonuses

Its e-wear line grabbed a great deal of attention for doing a lot in a small package.

FORBES: Magazine Article

The bottom line remains the same: the Affordable Care Act is the largest deficit reduction package enacted in over a decade according to CBO.

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