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Tue 10 Oct 2008Government backs down on key budget measures
The Government has announced significant changes to two measures announced in last week's budget.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen announced increased thresholds for medical cards for the over-70s this morning and later said the 1 per cent income levy proposed in last week's budget will not apply to those on the minimum wage.
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