We feel your pain – PM, Costello

Story date: 2007-11-06 06:00:00
Added on: 2007-11-06 19:00:22

News.com.au - PRIME Minister John Howard and Treasurer Peter Costello have both apologised for today's interest rate rise - a hike that will add about $40-a-month to the average home mortgage. Mr Howard accepted the rise - the sixth since the 2004 election - would ...


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