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Spain PM says no decision taken on seeking bailout
Aug 4th, 2012
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Friday he would only consider asking for financial aid for his country once the European Central bank has fleshed out its crisis-fighting plans for buying government bonds. This is the closest the leader has come to admitting he is considering a bailout after months of denials. (Source: Associated Press) -
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