Special committees seem to be the order of the day in U.S. financial markets now.

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The boards of both US Gold and Minera Andes have formed special committees of independent directors to consider the proposed transaction.

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PMDB, Mr Barbalho last month responded with a demand that Congress should set up no fewer than three special committees to investigate his foe.

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There would have been calls for special committees.

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Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin has set up special "immediate action" committees to deal with both the causes and consequences of global warming.

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Two Northern Ireland Assembly committees are holding a special meeting on Tuesday to debate the issue of contaminated meat.

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Mr. Alexander said he would offer a stylistic difference, saying Ms. Gill hadn't played a visible role in her district and accepted campaign donations from special interests such as check-cashing companies and political action committees.

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