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Obama calls for 'resolute' spending cuts in Spain
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The US president has been working the phones with EU leaders (Photo: White House)

Obama calls for 'resolute' spending cuts in Spain

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday asked Spain for "resolute action" to stem its widening deficit, in order to regain market confidence in the eurozone and avoid a spill-over effect from Greece.

"President Obama and Spanish President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero ... discussed the importance of Spain taking resolute action as part of Europe's effort to strengthen its economy and build market confidence," the White House said in a statement.

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The US president has been working the phones with EU leaders (Photo: White House)

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