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Headline: Palestinian prime minister will answer to Arafat, says Erekat Byline: KHALED ABU TOAMEH and LAMIA LAHOUD Edition; Daily Section: News Page: 02

Sunday, February 16, 2003 -- The new Palestinian prime minister, who is expected to be appointed in the next 10 days, will be subordinate to Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat, PA Minister of Local Government Saeb Erekat said Saturday.

"The prime minister will be fully answerable to President Arafat," Erekat added. "President Arafat will name the prime minister, who will report to him directly. The president is expected to convene the Palestinian Legislative Council to approve the ...

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