LONDON (AP) — British officials say austerity measures will not affect security for the London Olympics in 2012.
Home Secretary Theresa May told reporters that the 500 million pounds ($804 million) Olympics security budget is being protected from cuts and won’t be affected by the tough measures aimed at reducing Britain’s burgeoning budget deficit.
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