The economic damage is less severe when the local reaction is swift.

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So what has been the local reaction to the trial?

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The reaction to the local car company going bankrupt is rather different in the two countries.

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Local resident Wendy Park said her reaction was one of disbelief.

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But given the reaction across the water, local party treasurers should not be counting on a bonus from the taxpayer anytime soon.

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In reaction, other forces started up, local self-defence groups known as the Kamajors.

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In reaction to their financial woes, many state and local governments have attempted to raise taxes and fees.

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But the consultation, which took the form of letters to local planning chiefs, concluded that it would be a "disproportionate over-reaction".

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