May 1 (Reuters) -
* Warren buffett says would be very hard for federal government to turn down
plea for help from U.S. states experiencing extreme financial difficulties
* Buffett says government support for general motors, other entities would
suggest it would be hard to turn down states for aid
* Buffett says bond insurers have 'extraordinary liabilities' relative to their
capital
* Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway Inc is comfortable with its bond
insurance risk, but that it is not doing more business because premiums are
not high enough
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* Warren buffett says would be very hard for federal government to turn down
plea for help from U.S. states experiencing extreme financial difficulties
* Buffett says government support for general motors, other entities would
suggest it would be hard to turn down states for aid
* Buffett says bond insurers have 'extraordinary liabilities' relative to their
capital
* Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway Inc is comfortable with its bond
insurance risk, but that it is not doing more business because premiums are
not high enough
(New York Equities Desk; tel: +1 646 223 6000) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2010. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.