This would not be a blank cheque to finance lifestyle statements but would sensibly pay for the upkeep of property that essentially belongs to the taxpayer.

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At a late-night meeting on Sunday, Mr Venizelos met opposition members and agreed that 19 February would be the most suitable date for elections, according to a finance ministry statements.

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Personal finance sites empowered to ingest financial statements could help spendthrifts reform.

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Hugo Chavez has made many statements outlining his intentions to create an alternative international finance system.

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