Merkel rejects ally's call to use gold as bailout loan collateral

``Angela Merkel last night gave short shrift to a political ally's call for the use of gold as collateral for all future euro zone bailout loans. Labour minister Ursula von der Leyen's suggestion yesterday caused ructions in Berlin and prompted an immediate denial that it represented government policy.'' -- You're supposed to DO it, not SAY it, Ursula! Duh!!