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EU rejects call for control over Greek budget (AP)
BRUSSELS ? The European Union’s executive body is rejecting calls from Germany to establish a eurozone budget commissioner who would directly control tax and spending decisions in debt-ridden Greece. The European Commission said Saturday that “executive tasks must remain the full responsibility of the Greek government, which is accountable before its citizens and its institutions.” [...]
Ohio Public Employee Pay Raises Cause Criticism (ContributorNetwork)
Publically funded social services agencies in Hamilton County have been widely criticized for approving raises during these harsh economic times, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The county commissioners approved pay raises and bonuses for numerous public agencies, some of which are requesting operating levy approval during the spring election, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The [...]
Wall Street experts weigh in on EU budget deal (AP)
NEW YORK ? The financial world initially rejoiced Friday when word came of a deal by most European countries ? including all 17 that use the euro ? to allow the European Commission to oversee national budgets and impose penalties if a country’s debt grows too much. Since then questions have emerged about the willingness [...]