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BAGHDAD Iraq's parliament passed on Sunday a long-delayed law in a crucial step to setting up nationwide elections, and the head of the electoral commission said he did not expect any major delays in the vote planned for January. Full Article at CTV
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BAGHDAD — Iraq's parliament ended weeks of debate and passed a long-delayed law paving the way for the planned January election to go forward, sidestepping a crisis that could have delayed the U.S. troop withdrawal. Full Article at China Post
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BAGHDAD - Iraq's parliament passed on Sunday a long-delayed law in a crucial step to setting up nationwide elections, and the head of the electoral commission said he did not expect any major delays in the vote planned for January. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor
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Iraq's parliament has passed a long-delayed law necessary to hold nationwide elections, in a process that has been intensely watched over fears the holdup could delay the January contests and possibly delay the planned US troop withdrawal. Full Article at The Age
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Iraq electoral law passes, sets up national vote By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press Writer Hadi Mizban Iraqi parliament speaker Ayad al-Samarai speaks to the press following an Iraqi Parliament session about the election law on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Full Article at KansasCity.com
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This is an important milestone as the Iraqi people continue to take responsibility for their future. I want to congratulate Iraq's leaders for reaching this agreement ... The United States will continue to stand with Iraq as a strong partner and as a friend.
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This agreement 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
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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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What is significant about the date … in January is that the troops can be drawn down on schedule
