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The findings, drawn from a six-month review of public filings, paint a more complicated picture than the official communiqué suggested. Critics argue the proposal trades short-term political relief for a longer, more expensive reckoning down the line. On paper, the agreement looks routine. In practice, it sets a precedent that several other capitals will study closely.

The findings, drawn from a six-month review of public filings, paint a more complicated picture than the official communiqué suggested. Critics argue the proposal trades short-term political relief for a longer, more expensive reckoning down the line.

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