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Fri 10 Oct 2009Cowen strengthens support for Bruton candidacy
THE GOVERNMENT last night strengthened its support for John Bruton’s campaign for the presidency of the European Council, but strongly criticised an attack on its stance by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny.
The battle for the position intensified at the opening of a two-day summit at which EU leaders struck a deal last night to ensure Czech ratification for the Lisbon Treaty.
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