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Ireland Votes 67% In Favor Of Lisbon Treaty

DUBLIN – (Dow Jones)- Ireland voted 67% in favor of the Lisbon Treaty with just 33% voting against, according to the final count announced Saturday. The big swing to a Yes vote was helped by a 6% rise in voter turnout to 59%. But there was a big swing vote from No to Yes due to a series of EU protocols clarifying Irish neutrality and maintaining its antiabortion laws, safeguarded independence...