Fadila MP rules out passage of budget today

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: An Iraqi lawmaker from the Fadila Party has ruled out a parliamentary passage of the 2010 federal budget during today’s session, the last in the current legislative term. “Disputes are still unresolved,” MP Kareem al-Yaqoubi told IraqiNews.com news agency. “As we have heard, an initial agreement will be reached to set this Thursday for the passage of the budget,” he added. SS (P) 2