..mara carfagna
Posted on 04/15/2008 11:57:51 PM PDT by kingattax
IN one of his first moves since sweeping back to power in Italy, Silvio Berlusconi is likely to unveil a cabinet featuring four women, including a former model. mara carfagna
Mara Carfagna gives the victory sign after the former Miss Italy contestant was elected to parliament. Picture: AP
Stefania Prestigiacomo, of his Forza Italia party, is thought to be in line to become Minister for European Affairs while Mara Carfagna, a former model, television presenter and Miss Italy contestant, has been mooted as a possible Minister for the Family.
Other candidates are Giulia Bongiorno, a member of former prime minister Giulio Andreotti's defence team in several Mafia-related trials, who may become Justice Minister, and Rosi Mauro of the Northern League, as Minister for Welfare.
In his first post-election press conference, Mr Berlusconi appeared relaxed and smiling, joking that Italians voted for him "because I am young", but he conceded: "The months and years ahead will be difficult".
The 71-year-old media magnate faces a host of challenges from rescuing Alitalia to clearing up the mountains of uncollected rubbish in Naples and fulfilling an election promise of cracking down on illegal immigrants.
After forming a government - probably early next month - he is expected to cut taxes, sell public assets to reduce the deficit and free up labour markets.
He said he would eliminate ICI, an Italian property tax, at a cost of euros 2billion, and would honour his promise to hold his first Cabinet meeting in Naples.
"I've already found an office, and I'll stay there three days a week until I'm certain I've created the foundations for a permanent solution," he told a radio station.
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..mara carfagna
PING
So many possible jokes!
He does better than Bill Clinton in interns recruiting
She’s easy on the eye...
Innocent!!! Sorry, but somebody had to say it.
It doesnt matter who he appoints, the “puppetmaster” will be pulling the strings...
Wow! Double Wow! Triple Wow with icing on top!
Mama Mia!
The rules are you have to supply the icing.
Not a problem.
NOT GUILTY!
Winner! Winner! Pasta Dinner!
Bella Italiana
It took 16 posts before “Not Guilty” appeared? I’m so disappointed in you freepers! :-)
Not Guilty, and filing charges against the D.A. for malicious prosecution!
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