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12-08-2006, 02:50 PM
Administrative Secretary of the Presidency Luis Manuel Bonetti was true to his word when he gave the Dominican Social Security Institute (IDSS) RD$39 million in back incentives owed to doctors. This was part of the total RD$111 million owed. The funds were given to IDSS director Sabino Baez. Bonetti assured the doctors that the rest of the money is included in next year's budget. Though he was happy with the payment, Sabino Baez says that such a delay should never happen again. Doctors went on strike on Wednesday morning and threatened to continue their action through Thursday, and longer if necessary, if they did not receive back incentives the government owed them. The government responded quickly, promising the disbursal of funds.
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