China’s premier called Monday for a boost in domestic consumption to keep the economy expanding. In a speech at the opening of the National People’s Congress, Premier Wen Jiabao promised increased spending on health care and social services, higher wages for middle and low-income earners, and expanded consumer credit, among other things, to help people […]
China’s Premier Calls for More Domestic Spending, Slower Growth
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
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China’s Premier Calls for More Domestic Spending, Slower Growth
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 2:19 am (UTC-5)
China’s premier called Monday for a boost in domestic consumption to keep the economy expanding. In a speech at the opening of the National People’s Congress, Premier Wen Jiabao promised increased spending on health care and social services, higher wages for middle and low-income earners, and expanded consumer credit, among other things, to help people […]
Putin Victorious, Opposition to Protest Russian Polls
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 1:10 am (UTC-5)
Russian opposition leaders plan to rally near the Kremlin Monday to protest Vladimir Putin’s return to the presidency. With nearly all the votes counted, Russian officials say Mr. Putin won Sunday’s presidential election by a landslide with 64 percent of the vote. His closest rival, Community Party chief Gennady Zyuganov, was far behind with 17 […]
