The second prong of a crisis-resolution strategy must aim to boost banks' capital.

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"We are devising a strategy to get the resolution passed on time, " one official said.

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"The successful resolution of this case is a critical step in our overall strategy of enforcing and monetizing our intellectual property, including Basic Haptics, and we're pleased to achieve a settlement that is consistent with our business model, which is largely based on per unit running royalties, " said Immersion CEO Victor Viegas.

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My Administration has also developed a National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security, created pursuant to Executive Order 13595 of December 19, 2011, to strengthen conflict resolution and peace processes through the inclusion of women, and a Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence Globally, implemented pursuant to Executive Order 13623 of August 10, 2012, to combat gender-based violence around the world.

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The strategy: Combining a settlement of the SEC suit with a resolution of related SEC probes could calm Goldman's restive clients and investors, while shielding the firm from information that could be used against Goldman in private litigation.

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The only strategy which makes sense is to make believe there will be a resolution, as a way to start looking at everything else.

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They debated a resolution by the Budgets Committee that says there should be sufficient resources for the EU 2020 strategy and improved co-ordination between European and national budgets.

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