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Chilean President Unveils Financing Plan for Post-quake Reconstruction

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Friday announced a plan to finance the rebuilding efforts after the Feb. 27 megaquake, including a tax increase for big companies.

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Facts
Magnitude: 8.8 magnitude quake
Time: 3:34 AM (0634 GMT), Feb 27, 2010
Depth: 59.4 km
Epicenter: 320 km southwest of Santiago
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