Former President Is Sworn In to Office Again
From Times Wire Reports
Leonel Fernandez was sworn in as the Dominican Republic’s president, returning to power after four years out of office to lead a nation struggling through its worst economic crisis in decades.
He promised to cut spending by 20%, saying that many government jobs created since 2000 would be eliminated and that he would reschedule debt payments.
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