High expectations for tonight's speech

[NewsWhore]

Expectations are high in the run-up to President Leonel Fernandez's address to the nation tonight. He is expected to speak about the government's efforts in helping the recovery of areas affected by flooding caused by last week's Tropical Storm Noel and to mitigate the effects of fuel prices, which are currently approaching the US$100 mark. The President's speech will be read to the cabinet and other government officials at 7pm. Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez has also been invited to the reading. It is scheduled for transmission on national TV and radio at 10pm. The private business sector is also hoping that the President will announce policies aimed at facilitating the development of long-term business projects.

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