BBC News | Greece passes crucial 2013 austerity budget CBS News ATHENS, GreeceGreek lawmakers approved the country's 2013 austerity budget early Monday, an essential step in Greece's efforts to persuade its international creditors to unblock a vital rescue loan installment without which the country will go bankrupt. Greece battles to avert €5bn default Greece MPs approve new austerity budget amid protests Greece Passes 2013 Austerity Budget |