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Iraq Passes Election Law, But Skirts Key Issues

No deal on control over northern oil hub, representation of minority groups

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 24, 2008 1:29 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Iraqi parliament today passed a long-delayed law establishing provincial elections, a step the government hopes will protect recent security gains by opening the political process. The first elections are expected in January, the New York Times reports, but questions remain about how to ensure...   Read full story »

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