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Recently implemented anti-crime efforts include temporary curfews, tighter controls on establishments selling alcohol, and increased search powers for police.

Spanish academies have always been strong, but in an era of tighter spending, they have become even more vital.

"However, softer earnings growth, higher inflation, tighter fiscal policy, and the lagged impact of past interest rate rises for some mortgagors point to much weaker real income growth moving forward."

Council leaders will be asked to approve recommendations next Wednesday, which will put tighter controls over spending and identify additional savings.

The district and labor unions agree on this remedy, although tighter state finances stand in the way.