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Lloyds TSB confirmed on Tuesday it was " considering its options " over the sale of its National Bank of New Zealand subsidiary .

Lloyds TSB yesterday confirmed that it had received bids for its National Bank of New Zealand operation .

yes

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" By its actions , the Bush administration threatens to give a bad name to a just war , " the Connecticut Democrat told a Capitol Hill news conference .

" By its actions , " Lieberman said , " the Bush administration threatens to give a bad name to a just war . "

yes

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His plan would cost more than $ 200 billion annually , which Gephardt would pay for by repealing Bush 's tax cuts .

His plan would cost over $ 200 billion annually and be paid for by repealing Bush 's tax cuts .
yes