Greek Parliament Approves Austerity Measures to Release Funds
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Greek lawmakers passed a bill that puts thousands of state workers on notice for possible dismissal, a victory for Prime Minister Antonis Samaras that clears the way for the country’s next installment of bailout loans.
A total of 153 lawmakers voted for most of the articles in a roll call with 140 against, Deputy Parliament Speaker Christos Markogiannakis said in remarks carried live on state-run Vouli TV after voting ended shortly after midnight local time. The vote came hours before German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble arrives in Athens for a one-day visit.