Thousands protest in Greece over proposed new tax cuts.

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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Thousands of protesters clogged the Greek capital's streets Thursday to demonstrate against a new property tax. The anger was registered across society, with retirees, disabled groups, shipyard workers and high school teachers among those taking part in demonstrations.

Parliament is due to vote next week on proposals to replace an emergency property tax included on electricity bills with a permanent levy, breaking a pledge made last year by the conservative-led coalition government to abolish the tax. More than 50 conservative lawmakers are demanding changes to proposals, arguing they unfairly burden their rural constituents.

The government is also planning new cuts to state benefits and the public workforce, triggering another general strike planned by unions for Nov. 6.

http://news.yahoo.com/thousands-protest-greece-over-planned-tax-133322018--finance.html

Once again the poorest and most vulnerable get the shaft.

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