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12 officials fired over earthquake response



By AP
23 June 2008 @ 11:57 am EST

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Also at Monday's news conference, Vice Finance Minister Liao Xiaojun said the central government has earmarked nearly $73 billion in funds for disaster relief and rebuilding. Central government departments have been told to cut spending by five percent to free up additional funds, something Liao said would bring in another $218 million.

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