BAGHDAD, Oct 29, 2009 (AFP) - The Iraqi parliament again put off a vote on a key election law on Thursday after failing to reach a quorum when a compromise text was presented, raising the prospect of January polls being delayed.
"Because the Kurds boycotted the meeting, there was no vote today as insufficient MPs were present," a lawmaker told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. "There were only 100 MPs, and the quorum is 138."
Parliament speaker Iyad al-Samarrai told reporters that "consultations will continue (on the law) and there will be another meeting of parliament on Saturday," without specifying whether lawmakers would vote on the bill.
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"Because the Kurds boycotted the meeting, there was no vote today as insufficient MPs were present," a lawmaker told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. "There were only 100 MPs, and the quorum is 138."
Parliament speaker Iyad al-Samarrai told reporters that "consultations will continue (on the law) and there will be another meeting of parliament on Saturday," without specifying whether lawmakers would vote on the bill.
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Another Littlekracker find!! She becoming a news hound...LOL
THANKS ALOT YOU FRIG'N KURDS!!!