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                  Hungary Suspends Internet Tax After Protests

   by VOA News

   Hungary's prime minister says plans for a tax on Internet use have been
   suspended and will be taken under consideration next year.

   Viktor Orban said Friday people have questioned the "rationality" of
   the issue.

   Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets twice this week
   to protest the proposed tax.

   Orban said a "national consultation" on the Internet tax will be held
   in January.

   Critics say the tax was an attempt by the prime minister to silence
   dissent in the country.

   Material for this report came from AP and AFP.
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