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EU proposes triggering crisis clause to allow virus spending

| March 20, 2020 1:27 PM

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive arm on Friday proposed easing the bloc's budget policies so member countries can spend what they need to address the coronavirus pandemic without being subject to deficit limits and other fiscal requirements.

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