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U.K. chancellor hits EU economic plan: finance chief Brown says policies are 'out of date'; tone contrasts with Blair's

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The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown criticizes the European Union's plans for increased economic integration, which consist of common fiscal policies and tax harmonization. Brown instead advocates liberalization of labor markets, concentration on global competitiveness, and development of stronger links with the US.

Strategy & planning, Government expenditures, Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Planning, Economic policy, Comparative analysis, European Union, Company business planning, Brown, Gordon (British chancellor), European monetary union

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Blair seeks to shift agenda from Iraq

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Tony Blair, the prime minister of Great Britain, is attempting to change the focus on Iraq in order to salvage his damaged leadership. Blair may have to sacrifice his most influential advisor and revise his governing style.

Iraq, Political aspects

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Blair faces test without key aide

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Prime Minister Tony Blair's press secretary, Alastair Campbell, will resign from his post. Campbell's expected resignation is part of Blair's effort to relaunch his government.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Public officers, Government officials, Campbell, Alastair

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