Tuesday, January 18, 2011

1-18-11 Parliament split on the basket to assign ministries and approval of the federal budget / report

Highlights/Thoughts
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1. The House is divided between settlement of the remaining ministry positions and the budget
2. Ali Naji predicted that Congress will vote on both the budget and the remaining ministries as one deal (matches with with Nighthk11 said last night)
3. Others disagreed and said that the budget issue may continue for more than one month. Others who disagree say you cannot vote on both at once
4. Article also outlines the Kurd's objections to specific areas within the budget
5. May not see parliament reconvene to vote on budget until 1/30 due to a holiday scheduled on 1/26
6. They will likely work during the holiday break

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