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Fed Pushes to Resolve Wachovia Deal Dispute

 
Citigroup and Wells Fargo were locked in a ferocious battle for Wachovia. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York was discussing potential compromises that could result in carving up Wachovia between its two suitors. (link)

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