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WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 – President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other senior U.S. government officials hailed yesterday’s Iraqi-parliament passage of a new election law that governs that country’s voting processes. Full Article at GlobalSecurity.org
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Last updated (GMT/UTC): 09.11.2009 12:01 (RFE/RL) -- After weeks of argument, the Iraqi parliament has finally passed a new electoral law that will allow crucial national elections to go ahead early next year. Full Article at GlobalSecurity.org
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The election law’s passage “is an important milestone” that opens the path for national voting in parliamentary elections slated early next year, Obama said yesterday in a White House statement. Full Article at U.S. Department of Defense
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AFP - Iraq's fractious MPs have finally approved a law to govern the country's general election in early 2010, a move hailed by US President Barack Obama as an important step towards a lasting peace. Full Article at France 24
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Washington -- President Barack Obama hailed the Iraqi parliament's passage Sunday of a much-delayed election law, declaring it a milestone as the Iraqi people take charge of their future. Full Article at Detroit News Online
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So, I want to congratulate our troops and civilians who are serving so capably in Iraq ... and, I want to congratulate the Iraqi people, who have taken an important step forward in pursuit of a better future.
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a critical step forward in advancing national unity and forming an inclusive government. Our commitment and friendship to Iraq remain strong.
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will continue to stand with Iraq as a strong partner and as a friend
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advances the political progress that can bring lasting peace and unity to Iraq, and allow for the orderly and responsible transition of American combat troops out of Iraq by next September.
