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Sat 03 Mar 2009Cowen has nothing to lose by going for broke in budget
INSIDE POLITICS:If the pain of next month’s budget is equally spread, things may not go as bad as many FF deputies fear, writes STEPHEN COLLINS.
DELIVERING A budget on April 7th that is tough enough to save the country from bankruptcy is an awesome responsibility for Brian Cowen and his Government, but it could also be a liberating experience to throw all political caution to the winds and stake everything on one bold move.
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