Earlier this year that process of review led the government to decide that the existing package of measures for in-flight security should be reinforced, and deterrence increased, by the development of a capability to place covert, specially trained armed police officers aboard UK civil aircraft, should that be warranted.

BBC: Air marshal statement in full

The Sandy Hook shooting also was the impetus Friday behind New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's proposed legislative package that included an expansion of existing gun laws, mandatory mental-health screenings and the requirement that juveniles get permission from their parents or guardians before they are allowed to buy violent video games.

WSJ: Conn. Gun Fight Continues

Worker unions would like those employees to benefit from a more generous severance package while employers want to stick to existing layoff plans that would limit their obligations.

WSJ: French Unions, Firms Weigh Flexibility Plan

Added to existing laws requiring overtime pay, sick leave and paid holidays, this makes a reasonable package.

ECONOMIST: South Africa

In 2005 a reform package in Britain raised the retirement age for new state employees, but still left existing employees able to retire at 60.

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Existing golf technologies only provide technology that helps on the course, but we provide the complete package, giving you everything you need to improve your game and compete before, during and after you take to the course.

ENGADGET: Game Golf system caddies your tee-to-green stats, doesn't pack your clubs (video)

Telewest's self-install package does away with the need for a visit by one of the company's engineers and lets existing customers swiftly switch on a broadband service.

BBC: Cable clips,