European Union and IMF leaders say they’re confident they can put together a $17 billion package to help Greece avoid a default on its debts next month, but that’s not necessarily enough. George Papandreou, Greece’s prime minister is struggling to stay in power long enough to push through another round of unpopular spending cuts. Liz Alderman, chief business correspondent for the International Herald Tribune reports from Athens.
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