Italy's New Public Tender Reforms Aim to Boost Economy
Reform aims to limit Italy's court of auditors' powers.
Key changes: 30% penalty cap and 30-day silence means consent clause.
Protests from magistrates and opposition warn of wasteful spending and illegality.
Democratic Party senator Alfredo Bazoli calls reform an attempt to remove controls.
Government claims changes will speed up public works and help the economy.
Reform may affect Sicily-mainland suspension bridge project.
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