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Merkel Softens Her Opposition to Stimulus

Germany, France, others agree to push for $163B growth package

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 22, 2012 1:02 PM CDT

(AP) – The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and Spain agreed to push for a growth package worth up to $163 billion at a European Union summit next week aimed at kickstarting the economy and safeguarding the currency bloc. French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel,... Read full story »

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Angela Merkel • Spain • Germany • European Union • France • Italy • Francois Hollande • euro • Mariano Rajoy • eurozone • Mario Monti

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Merkel Softens Her Opposition to Stimulus

Germany, France, others agree to push for $163B growth package

Angela Merkel • Spain • Germany • European Union • France • Italy • Francois Hollande • euro • Mariano Rajoy • eurozone • Mario Monti

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