Train strike adds to debt-laden Portugal's woes (AP)

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Train strike adds to debt-laden Portugal's woes (AP)

Train strike adds to debt-laden Portugal's woes (AP)
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Passengers at Lisbon's Rossio train station argue about workers' right to strike and the country's economic situation Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. Portuguese train engineers went on strike Tuesday, stoking pressure on the government as it cuts pay and hikes taxes to tackle a debt crisis that is threatening to engulf the country. Thousands of commuters were left stranded during morning rush hour as the national rail company said over 90 percent of trains didn't run. (AP Photo/ Francisco Seco)AP - Portuguese train engineers went on strike Tuesday, stoking pressure on the government as it cuts pay and hikes taxes to tackle a debt crisis that is threatening to engulf the country.



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