Polonium

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Poland cuts pensions for ex-communist officers

An government official says Poland has slashed the pensions of about 40,000 communist-era officials and secret police officers, on grounds they violated human rights.

Interior Ministry spokeswoman Malgorzata Wozniak said Tuesday the law took effect Jan. 1 and cuts the monthly payments by more than 50 percent to around $1,000 (3,000 zlotys). The national average is around $570.

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