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Iraq PM says he'll cut his salary by half
[Arab News] Iraq's prime minister says he will return half of his annual salary to the government's treasury in a symbolic effort to narrow the gaps between the nation's rich and poor.

Nuri Al-Maliki's statement Friday came after Iraqi holy mans and protesters warned leaders to heed public frustrations about the sagging economy and electricity shortages -- or potentially face an uprising like those in Egypt and Tunisia.

Al-Maliki, who narrowly secured a second term in office after months of political negotiations, did not say how much he makes. He is believed to earn at least $360,000 annually.
Wonder if he'll reduce by half his 10% cut of all the bribes and projects...
He said he would cut his salary to reduce the pay disparity between leaders and government employees, as well as differing standards of living around Iraq.
Posted by: Fred 2011-02-05
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