Opening these activities to competition seems not to work very well.

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Longtime critics of the OCC, which oversees national banks, say the U.S. agency has responded too slowly to risky activities, opening the door to some of the reckless behavior that triggered the financial crisis.

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"Crimes like selling small amounts of drugs do not just cancel the future of our young people, but lead to social decline in communities, opening the door to illicit activities, " Mr Calderon said in a televised address.

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As well as other activities, the official opening also featured a marquee featuring models by the North West Meccano Guild.

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In April the Bush administration lifted most U.S. sanctions against Libya, opening the way for U.S. investments and commercial activities.

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But there will be more than just movies at the event, with the space opening every day at 11 am for an array of adult and child-friendly activities.

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