News Alert: Greek officials reach austerity deal that could pave way for bailout (corrected)

	Thursday, February 9, 2012 11:43:41 AM NEWS ALERT Greek officials reach austerity deal that could pave way for bailout (corrected) After days of agonizing negotiations, Greek politicians have reached a deal to make a series of spending cuts in hopes of securing a new international bailout and help the debt-ridden nation avoid default, Prime Minister Lucas Papademos's office said on Thursday. CORRECTION: A previous version of this alert incorrectly said that a new bailout deal had been reached. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/negotiators-reach-deal-over-new-greece-bailout/2012/02/09/gIQA8M9H1Q_story.html Or visit washingtonpost.com. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy