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Germany: Extra funds for Holocaust survivors

BERLIN – Germany has agreed to double its contribution toward in-home care for Holocaust survivors in order to meet the increasing need of the rapidly aging group.

Germany's Finance Ministry confirmed Tuesday it would increase its contribution for 2011 to euro110 million ($147 million), pending approval from parliament, which is widely expected....
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