Article: Iraq's Parliament makes (some) progress

The New York Times Media Group
International Herald Tribune
02-15-2008
Iraq's Parliament makes (some) progress
Byline: The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 1
Section: OPINION

Good news is rare in Iraq. But after months of bitter feuding, Iraq's Parliament has finally approved a budget, outlined the scope of provincial powers, set an Oct. 1 date for provincial elections and voted a limited amnesty for detainees.

All these steps are essential for national conciliation. As always in Iraq, it is best to read the fine print. Final details of the legislation aren't known. The country's three-member presidency council must still sign off. And then the laws have to be implemented.
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