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20 Jun 2008 22:20

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The usual escape routes are narrowing. With most recent deals under water, raising capital is harder, while unfriendly accounting rules and fear of buying toxic assets are holding back the few potential acquirers. That makes it likely that taxpayers could end up on the hook.

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