Dutch Plan to Cut ABN Amro Stake to 10.5% From 20.7%

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBloomberg reports the Dutch government plans to cut its ABN Amro stake to ten point five percent, down from twenty point seven.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSkip Waverly is live.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentGloria, I'm outside a bank at two in the morning, and the government is selling half its stake. This is my promotion story.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI can feel it.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentPer Bloomberg, that's ten point five percent, from twenty point seven. The building is dark, though. Nobody in there is even pretending to count money.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentA security guard just asked if I'm lost. I said I'm live. He said that's worse. Sir, I'm grabbing someone. Excuse me, ma'am!

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   Marijke de VriesI'm just walking my dog, Mr. Waverly. He's been the biggest shareholder in my life for years. Handles everything.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentMa'am, the government is selling nearly half its stake. How does that make you feel about the Dutch banking system?

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   Marijke de VriesHonestly, the government selling things it owns is the most relatable thing I've heard all week. I'm doing it with my garage.

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    Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentWise words. Meanwhile my shoes are filling with canal water, and I think the dog just gave a better analysis than my producer.

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    Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentBack to you, Gloria. Please tell the desk I handled the guard, the dog, and the water. I'd like that noted for my review.

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    Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNoted, Skip. Governments always sell the family silver just before the bill arrives. I've watched it happen in four capitals. Back to the desk.