Parliament resumes Tuesday session, with 243 out of its 325 members

[Sara Johnson]

Parliament resumes Tuesday session, with 243 out of its 325 members

11/22/2011 12:33 PM

BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: The Iraqi Parliament's has held its session on Tuesday afternoon, under chairmanship of its Speaker, Usama al-Nujeify and presence of 243 out of its 325 total members, Aswat al-Iraq Correspondent reported.

"Today's session shall listen to the first reading of prevension of (Iraq's former ruling) Baath Party and the racist activities, along with the 1st reading of the Law on Military Criminal Courts," the reporter added.

"The first reading of the Law on Freedom of Expression and the 4th adjustment law for the Law on Cancer in Iraq, the Law on Women Delivery Carriers, the Law on Iraq's Joining of Protocols related to the International Authority and the 1st Adjustment for Iraq's former ruling Revolution Command Council, No.120 of 2002," he said.

http://en.aswatalira...e&id=145715&l=1

[Carrello]

Thanks Sara.

Their first day back only had 205 in attendence, I think it was 63%. Well, you know what they say about Mondays.

[lancer22]

Looks like their priorities, when looking at the first readings, are not to help the Iraqi people. IMO