1-31-11 Maliki says he is committed to what was agreed on the law of the Policy Board

Highlights/Thoughts
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1. Maliki's will agree to what is in the draft law of the Supreme Council policy, provided "this is not the government again"
2. Maliki wants Allawi's proposed new branch of government to be an advisory group--he does not want it to make decisions, unless a recommendation is made and has 80% approval from the members of the Council
3. He noted the draft went back to the starting point because of its power privileges

This will cause problems for Allawi as he is adamant about having powers/oversight above the PM position.