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Second Spanish region may seek government aid

By Harold Heckle
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MADRID (AP) — A southeastern province is considering becoming the second region to ask for funds to help repay creditors and settle outstanding bills at a time when Spain is trying to avoid a sovereign bailout.

The region of Valencia on Friday said it would be the first to tap a fund designed to help out Spain’s 17 semi-autonomous regions. Murcia government leader Ramon Luis Valcarcel said his region is now considering doing the same.

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