Shas suggests alternative to VAT on fruit and vegetables

Eli Yishai: VAT on fruit and vegetables will harm the weak. Lilach Weissman23 Jun 09 17:08 Shas remains opposed to the Ministry of Finance's plan to impose VAT on fruit and vegetables. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Eli Yishai has formulated an alternative proposal which includes cuts totaling NIS 1.8 billion the sum that VAT on fruit and vegetables would raise. He will shortly present his plan to Ministry of Finance officials. One of Yishai's suggestions is freezing salaries in the public sector for... [read full story]                    

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