Greek Leader Says Deficit Cuts in Jeopardy Without E.U. Support

Thu, 03/18/2010 - 06:47 EDT  in
 

Greece's prime minister warned his European Union partners that he would not be able to make planned deficit cuts unless the country can borrow money more cheaply.

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