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Bumpy Political Terrain Lies Ahead for New Italian PM

by Sylvia Poggioli, NPR
April 21, 2006

Italy's new Prime Minister, Romano Prodi, won by a narrow margin in recent elections. Difficult days lie ahead for Prodi as he attempts to rule in the wake of outgoing Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, and revive Italy's sagging economy.

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  • Morning Edition, April 21, 2006
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