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Greek Cabinet Backs Papandreou and Referendum

Greek Prime Minister fought off a barrage of criticism to win the backing of his cabinet Wednesday to push ahead with a referendum. Greece’s cabinet voted Wednesday to support George Papandreou’s call to hold a public vote as soon as possible about the latest bailout plan, ministers coming out of the meeting told Mega Channel.
“The referendum will be a clear mandate and a clear message in and outside Greece on our European course and participation in the euro,” Papandreou told the seven-hour cabinet meeting, according to a statement released by his office.
“No one will be able to doubt Greece’s course within the euro.”
Greek government spokesman Elias Mossialos said the referendum would take place “as soon as possible, right after the basics of the bailout deal are formulated”. Greeks will have to decide if they want to participate in a European Union debt bailout deal.
Papandreou’s most immediate hurdle is the parliamentary confidence vote Friday.

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