Iranian parliament starts debating new cabinet

[Heidi]

Source: Reuters

Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:23am EDT

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's parliament began a three-day session on Sunday to debate and vote on President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's proposed new cabinet following his disputed re-election in June.

The outcome of the vote on the hardline president's 21-member cabinet is seen as a test of his hold on power after the June 12 election, which defeated candidates say was rigged in his favor. The authorities deny the allegations.

Some members of parliament have said they are likely to reject several ministerial nominees because of their lack of experience. Political analysts expect the assembly to approve a cabinet eventually but a stormy process could damage Ahmadinejad politically.

The president, presenting his new government and its planned policies to parliament, told MPs he planned "important steps forward" during his second four-year term.



Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE57T0AL20090830

[dipsydoodle]

1. Whether or not

it should be fitted with glazed doors. :shrug: