Italian cabinet endorses austerity measures

ROME, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The Italian cabinet agreed to $65 billion in spending cuts and tax hikes in an emergency meeting meant to forestall a potential credit crisis. The European Central Bank, which is buying Italian bonds to hold down yields, said the purchases were contingent on Italy agreeing to ...

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