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Japan outlines $265 bln stimulus package

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gives the outline of a new stimulus package his government will compile next week to reflate a flagging economy. At $265 billion, it's bigger than expected and could put pressure on the Bank of Japan for further monetary easing. David Pollard reports.