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US regulatory overhaul proposed

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The US is proposing the most sweeping¹ overhaul² of its financial regulatory system since the Great Depression.

Treasury³ Secretary Henry Paulson unveiled the blueprint⁴ on Monday. (CCTV.com)" src="/upimg/allimg/080402/0914000.jpg" border="0" />

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson unveiled the
blueprint on Monday. (CCTV.com)

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson unveiled the blueprint on Monday. He says a strong financial system is important not only for Wall Street, but also for working Americans.

Paulson says the crisis in the housing industry remains⁵ a top priority. And to avoid more pressure on an already stretched financial and housing market, the blueprint addresses complex, long term issues that include the insurance and mortgage industries.

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1 sweeping
adj.范围广大的，一扫无遗的
参考例句：
The citizens voted for sweeping reforms.公民投票支持全面的改革。 Can you hear the wind sweeping through the branches?你能听到风掠过树枝的声音吗？

2 overhaul
v./n.大修，仔细检查
参考例句：
Master Worker Wang is responsible for the overhaul of this grinder.王师傅主修这台磨床。 It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.众所周知，铁路系统需要大检修。

3 treasury
n.宝库；国库，金库；文库
参考例句：
The Treasury was opposed in principle to the proposals.财政部原则上反对这些提案。 This book is a treasury of useful information.这本书是有价值的信息宝库。

4 blueprint
n.蓝图，设计图，计划；vt.制成蓝图，计划
参考例句：
All the machine parts on a blueprint must answer each other.设计图上所有的机器部件都应互相配合。 The documents contain a blueprint for a nuclear device.文件内附有一张核装置的设计蓝图。

5 remains
n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹
参考例句：
He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。 The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。

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