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Banking parallels

Nationalising a bank is a big deal. But it is not unprecedented. It is worth reading the history of Continental Illinois, nationalised by the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1984. You can get the full story from the FDIC...



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Central banks get together

The world's central banks are back. They're taking collective action again - all for one and one for all. They learned back in December that co-ordinated action works better than individual action. In any case, moving together at least prevents...



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Taboo of nationalisation

Is it a good time to nationalise the banks? The taboo of nationalising a bank – evident in the government’s reluctance to accept that option for Northern Rock – may have to be overcome in the next few years. This...




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Evan's new blog

Evan Davis is now writing a new blog, as part of his new role at the Today programme. You can find it at http://www.bbc.co.uk/evandavis.




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Indiana 5th Congressional District: Republican candidates on debt, gun control and more

IndyStar reached out to every candidate to ask questions about topics Hoosiers care about. Here's what the Republicans on the ballot said.

      




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Law on Holcomb's side despite conservative backlash over COVID-19 measures

Failing to abide by governor's order is a misdemeanor, but officials hope they don't need to enforce it.

      




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Gov. Holcomb is moving Indiana primary election to June 2

Gov. Eric Holcomb says the Indiana primary election will be moved from May 5 to June 2.

      




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10 of the biggest things you should know about stay-at-home in Indiana

Ten things to know as Indiana prepares to hunker down to fight coronavirus.

      




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'Stay home': Holcomb elevates Indiana response by shutting down nonessential businesses

Indiana on Monday joined a handful of states, including several of its neighbors, by shutting down nonessential travel and businesses.

      




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Stop saying I recruited you to run, Susan Brooks' office tells a 5th District candidate

Beth Henderson on the "Good Morning Grant County" radio show said U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks encouraged her to run for Indiana's 5th District.

      




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Gov. Eric Holcomb rejects landlord-tenant bill, saying it's 'not the right time'

Holcomb's veto, only his second as governor, provides a win to hundreds of advocates who had all but begged for his support in recent weeks.

      




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Longtime Statehouse observers 'disturbed' over how 11th hour legislation was pushed through

Legislation that Indiana lawmakers tacked onto other bills received only the most perfunctory, if any, public vetting in the General Assembly.

      




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What a coronavirus executive order means for abortions in Indiana

Holcomb says order included abortion clinics to make medical resources available to fight COVID-19. But letter writing campaign preceded his decision

      




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Indiana, once a last bastion of blue laws, considers alcohol sales 'essential'

Indiana was among the last states to give up blue laws. Now, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, alcohol is considered an essential product

      




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Pence says national emergency gives president absolute power. Here's what experts say.

Vice President Mike Pence said President Donald Trump has absolute power during a national emergency. Here's what experts say.

       




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Indiana black caucus wants governor to address high coronavirus rate among African Americans

In Indiana, African-Americans make up a disproportionate amount of positive cases and deaths from the COVID-19 , a troubling trend that's mirrored nationally.

       




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Exclusive: Trey Hollingsworth clarifies comments that sending Americans back to work is lesser of two evils

Indiana Congressman Trey Hollingsworth says it's a false choice between accepting widespread casualties or reopening the economy.

       




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How Holcomb will work with other governors, businesses to reopen Indiana

Gov. Eric Holcomb will partner with other Midwestern states as they coordinate reopening their economies in phases as soon as early May.

       




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Governor reaches out to business organizations to talk safety as he considers reopening economy

Gov. Eric Holcomb has begun reaching out to the business community to learn how to begin reopening the economy as safely as possible.

       




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Debt collectors can't touch coronavirus stimulus money, Indiana Supreme Court rules

The federal government said millions will receive payouts. But some Indiana residents worried that their money could be taken by debt collectors.

       




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Hoosier Democrats endorse Biden for president

Dozens of Indiana Democrats today endorsed Joe Biden for president, his campaign told IndyStar Thursday.

       




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Blue Angels may fly over Indy in tribute to frontline workers battling coronavirus

Officials would direct the Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force's Thunderbirds to fly over Indianapolis, Washington, New York and others

       




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Jim Cummings Jr., lifelong Republican and founder of Indiana Black Expo, dies at age 90

James "Jim" Cummings Jr., who was the last living founder of Indiana Black Expo., died late Thursday at age 90 of a heart attack.

       




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As Holcomb considers reopening the economy, his popularity gets a boost from TV briefings

Gov. Eric Holcomb finds himself in an enviable position politically as he navigates difficult decisions about how and when to reopen the economy.

       




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Biden campaign calls Pence visit to Indiana ventilator factory an undeserved victory lap

Mike Pence will visit Kokomo Thursday to highlight the administration's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

       




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Are Pence's ties to the state benefiting Indiana's coronavirus response?

Amid the chaotic environment of the pandemic, few things are as important as having a direct line to Pence and other top federal health officials.

       




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'There's no playbook': What local governments can legally limit during coronavirus

The most important decisions during a public health emergency are more likely to be made by Indiana's governor and local officials than the president.

       




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Gov. Holcomb supports Hogsett's decision to extend Indy stay-at-home order

Holcomb and Hogsett say they are on the same page.

       




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How a non-partisan group wants to boost voter turnout by registering 750K new voters

A non-profit group dedicated to civic engagement launched Wednesday an ambitious effort to register voters in Indiana.

       




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Indiana reopening projected to increase COVID-19 deaths by 543%

Indiana has the highest death rate among states that are reopening. One widely cited model predicts big rise as Holcomb sends Hoosiers back to work

       




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Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers names running mate

Indiana democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers named Linda Lawson as his running mate in an announcement Friday morning.

       




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Pete Buttigieg tweets demand for 'transparent investigation' of Dreasjon Reed shooting

Former South Bend, Indiana, mayor and former Democratic hopeful for president Pete Buttigieg responded to the shooting of Dreasjon Reed.

       




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Doyel: Cowards had their say, and now it's Colts QB draft pick Jacob Eason's turn

Anonymous sources ripped Washington QB Jacob Eason, and ESPN gave the cowards their say after the Colts selected Eason in the fourth round Saturday.

       




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Colts boost defensive line with Penn State DT Robert Windsor

Scouts regard Windsor as undersized and say he may need to add some weight to thrive at the NFL level.

       




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Colts select DT Robert Windsor from Penn State

The Indianapolis Colts select Penn State defensive tackle Rober Windsor with the 193rd pick.

       




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Colts add another big target in Washington State WR Dezmon Patmon

Patmon is big (6-4) and fast (4.48-second 40-yard dash) but lacks polish and production

       




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Colts cut losses, trade Quincy Wilson for sixth-round pick and take CB Isaiah Rodgers

Wilson flashed promise in Year 2 after being a second-round pick but was benched last season

       




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Colts select Michigan ILB Glasgow

The Indianapolis Colts select Michigan inside linebacker Jordan Glasgow.

       




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Insider: Colts draft Washington QB Jacob Eason in 4th round; is he the QB of the future?

Colts find developmental quarterback on Day 3 of Draft.

       




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Ballard: QB Eason has talent 'but has a long way to go'

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and coach Frank Reich discuss what they see in quarterback Jacob Eason.

       




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Colts' sixth-rounder Jordan Glasgow would be third member of his family to play in NFL

Glasgow is likely to see his initial playing time on special teams

       




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Insider: Colts already trying to temper expectations for Jacob Eason

Colts GM Chris Ballard: Let's slow down on anointing Jacob Eason the 'messiah.'

       




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Insider: Indianapolis Colts scouts divulge what they love about their 9 newest players

Colts scouts dish on what make certain prospects special and what others have to work on to reach their full potential.

       




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Every Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback

Mike Pagel to Andrew Luck, and everyone in between -- 24 different quarterbacks have led the Colts. How many can you name?

      




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Doyel and Derek podcast: Colts draft, ESPN-on-Eason crime, NBA coming back — sort of

Gregg got a boxing heavy bag for his birthday, and he's ready to beat up Derek — hey, that's what he said! — on the latest Doyel and Derek Podcast.

       




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Undrafted free agents: Colts sign Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, Indy's Kendall Coleman

Colts continue adding players after NFL Draft.

       




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Taking a look back at Colts 2017 draft class and it's 'Pro Bowl-caliber' talent

They say it takes three years to evaluate a draft class. How does the Colts 2017 class look three years later?

       




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New Colts quarterback Jacob Eason has spent his entire career under the weight of expectation

Eason, a five-star recruit who was a freshman starter at Georgia before transferring to Washington, is used to the weight of expectation

       




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Stock watch: Offseason additions have big ramifications on Colts veterans

Which Colts incumbents benefited the most from an offseason of change? And who's now in a tougher position than they were at season's end?

       




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Colts DE Kemoko Turay is ready to pick up where he left off in breakout season

Colts legend Robert Mathis rebuilt Kemoko Turay into a tactical, calculated missile instead of a grenade lobbed into the dark.