Netanyahu: Budget cuts won't harm education and social services

Prime minister to decide whether to raise VAT by 1 percent or raise the tax on alcohol and cigarettes.

By Moti Bassok and Zvi Zrahiya | 18:29 25.07.12 |

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that decisions that would be made at next Monday’s cabinet meeting regarding budget cutbacks in 2012 will not affect the education and welfare budget.

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Netanyahu: Budget cuts won't harm education and social services

Prime minister to decide whether to raise VAT by 1 percent or raise the tax on alcohol and cigarettes.

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