With the keen interest in the U.S. debt piling up and the congressional wrangling taking place on the U.S. national debt, the market place is extra sensitive to debt issues.

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Madrid said it did not need the extra time, sensitive about appearing to need outside help.

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Police said extra patrols were added at sensitive areas, including places of worship, transport hubs and congested areas.

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You get the extra money from those willing to pay more and still keep the revenues from the price sensitive.

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