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Iraqi parliament seeks to end election crisis

Originally published: November 21, 2009 6:54 AM
Updated: November 21, 2009 10:06 AM
By The Associated Press  QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA (Associated Press Writer)

Quick ReadIraqi lawmakers seek compromise on election law dispute; key vote delayed until Sunday

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BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers on Saturday sought a compromise in a dispute over an election law that was vetoed by a vice president, throwing national polls slated for January into question.

Parliament had planned to vote Saturday on how to resolve the issue, but delayed the proceeding until Sunday while lawmakers attempted to find a solution acceptable to all political blocs in a nation...

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