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BERLIN – Germany's hotly debated decision to get behind a $287 billion package to prevent debt-laden European nations from going bankrupt came as Greek workers vowed to fill the streets to protest the tax hikes and benefits cuts that come with the money.

"The euro is our common future," Chancellor Angela Merkel said before the vote in the German parliament. "Approving this European fund is of the very, very greatest significance."

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