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Politics

Ireland Seeking Aid for Debt Restructuring

Asking France and Germany for help

Reason Staff | 10.30.2012 9:32 AM

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The government of Ireland is planning to cut another $4.5bn from public spending. The country is pleading with France and Germany for a restructuring of its debts so it can alleviate its crushing austerity.

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