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Brazilian President Lula da Silva meets with congressional leaders to forge political pacts ahead of elections. Discussions include ending the 6x1 work shift and the 'little blouses tax.' Protests against tax hikes have also occurred outside Congress.
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Lula to Discuss Ending 6x1 Shift and 'Little Blouses Tax' with Congressional Leaders
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Wednesday that he will meet with the presidents of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, and the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, to discuss key legislative propos…