[Dean's World] Dave Price: Major Progress In Iraq

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Posted by Dave Price:
Major Progress In Iraq
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1183482044.shtml


   Iraqi politicians [1]took a very significant step toward resolving the
   biggest sticking point in political reconciliation with the
   disaffected Sunni minority.

     BAGHDAD - Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's Cabinet approved a draft
     oil law sought by the U.S. to boost reconciliation between Iraq's
     Sunnis and Shiites and the Iraqi parliament planned to debate the
     measure Wednesday.
     ...
     Twenty-four of the Cabinet's 37 members were present for the vote;
     ministers from the Sunni Iraqi Accordance Front and the Shiite
     Sadrist movement boycotted over separate political disputes with
     al-Maliki.
     Still, despite the weakened coalition, the approval means
     parliament is likely to pass the measure. Government spokesman Ali
     al-Dabbagh said Cabinet approval came after amendments prompted by
     the Accordance Front. He did not give details on the changes or the
     bill's final version.

   It's worth remembering that the Iraqi parliament was originally
   supposed to be on vacation this month, but recognized the seriousness
   of the problem and decided to stay in session instead.
   As Petraeus is wont to remind us, there must be a political
   reconciliation to resolve the military conflict.

References

   1. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070703/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_070629184805;_ylt=AhNQDS6lRlKDfYZqFq8hnmsE1vAI