GEORGIA DOUBLES MINIMAL MONTHLY PENSIONS TO $15
By empty (1/24/2005 issue of the CACI Analyst)
In accordance with President Saakashvili\'s election pledge one year ago, as of January 2005, the minimal monthly pension has been raised from 14 to 28 laris ($15). Finance Minister Zurab Nogaideli told a government session on 24 January that sufficient funds have been transferred to the regions to begin payment of the higher pensions. (Caucasus Press).Visit also
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