Spain approves 2011 'austerity' budget

MADRID - The Spanish government has approved an austerity budget, including a tax rise for the rich and eight percent spending cuts.

Presenting the details, Finance Minister Elena Salgado described the outline 2011 budget as "austere".

Madrid has promised European counterparts to cut its deficit to 6% of its gross domestic product (GDP) next year, from 11.1% last year.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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