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  • MPs to give up some privileges (Russia cuts government)

    02/05/2005 9:16:18 PM PST · by jb6 · 1 replies · 163+ views
    Russia Journal ^ | February 03, 2005
    MOSCOW - In the near future, the State Duma will limit some of the existing privileges of the deputies. The respective amendments to the law on the status of MPs have been suggested. Oleg Kovalyov, chairman of the committee for parliamentary procedures, told reporters yesterday that the new bill had already been approved by the government, and it would soon be submitted to the lower house and debated by the lawmakers. According to Kovalyov, it is planned to introduce some limits for the deputies relating to the cost of housing, transport and telecommunication services. Specifically, the deputies will have to...