Romanian Premier Ousts Finance, Economy Ministers
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Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc ousted his finance and economy ministers as he faces a confidence vote after raising taxes and slashing public-employee pay to qualify for international aid.
Boc named Gheorghe Ialomitianu, 51, an economist who served as vice-president of the Chamber of Deputies’ budget and finance committee, to replace Finance Minister Sebastian Vladescu. Ion Ariton, 54, head of the Senate’s budget and finance committee, will succeed Economy Minister Adriean Videanu. Four other ministers were also fired late yesterday.