Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi's new government has easily won a vote of confidence in the lower house of parliament.
The result of the vote Wednesday was never in doubt because Berlusconi's conservatives have solid majorities in both houses of parliament. The Senate holds its vote of confidence on the government Thursday.
Berlusconi scored a commanding victory in a general election last month for his third stint in power in 14 years.
The premier outlined his program before lawmakers earlier this week. He said his government would work to return Italy to economic growth and called for dialogue with the opposition to reform the country's aging institutions.
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