Papandreou vows crackdown on Greek corruption

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ATHENS, Greece a " Socialist opposition leader George Papandreou, who is widely expected to win Greece's national election next weekend, says fighting endemic corruption and creating a stimulus package are essential if Greece is to emerge from a deep financial crisis.Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis called an early election for Oct.

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Annoyed by stupidity

Toronto, Canada

"Even though there were corruption issues in the previous government, it was not a corrupt government — it's a very different thing," Papandreou said, noting that he had suggested Parliament investigate accusations against his party.

Then einai giannis, einai giannakis!

O Provotos

Taunton, MA

Hmmmn, lets see crack down on corruption, stimulus package, maybe health care (oh yeah Greece already has socialized medicine). Sound like any other recently elected leader?

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