The implementation date includes both the liquidity rules for lenders and the respective capital requirements for the banks.

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The new laws fortify New York's existing assault weapons ban, limit the number of bullets allowed in ammunition magazines and strengthen rules that govern the mentally ill, which includes a requirement to report potentially harmful behavior.

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He put all new federal regulations on hold, and that includes some rules from the last days of the Bush administration that were controversial.

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The law includes a progression track with strict rules and timetables.

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Mr. Clement said the collective-bargaining process, which includes the players' union and all NFL teams combining to make the rules, is ultimately responsible for the players' safety.

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That includes accountability for those that break the rules -- otherwise the NPT is just words on a page.

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He said the legislation already includes help for people over 55, such as rules barring insurers from rejecting applicants with health problems.

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The bill also includes a one-year extension of current "bonus" depreciation rules, which allow businesses to deduct up to 50% of the cost of a wide variety of property and equipment, excluding real estate.

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That includes European banks that are registered and regulated in the UK, as they are covered by the same rules.

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