Italians hit out at new tax hikes

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Italians reacted with anger on Saturday to parliament's approval of a 48-billion-euro austerity package aimed at trimming public spending. Legislators hope the cuts will soothe investor fear over Italy's 1.6-trillion-euro debt mountain but Rome residents complained accompanying tax hikes will make them worse off. ... http://www.euronews.net/