Western European nations (where the weapons are housed) have moved away from that position, with some such as Germany calling for their removal - but newer members to the east continue to see them as a guarantee of US commitment to defend them.

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Supporters of the scheme say a decision is needed this year, but it was clear at question time that ministers are a long way from a position where the scheme will get the green light.

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They said the given the size of the money-managers net-long position and that open interest in gold is off 8% from where it was at this point last year, it appears gold is overbought.

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If they withdraw too much equity from their home and home prices end up falling, that could leave them in a position where they owe more on the loan than the property is worth.

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And I think what has happened with people on the left so often is, to appreciate and allow everybody to bring to the table where they are coming from faith perspectives seems as though they're not taking a position or embracing faith, and that's not necessarily true.

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