Parliament holds first debate in nearly two years Lwmakers voice reservations over wording of government policy statement By Hussein Abdallah Daily Star staff Saturday, August 09, 2008
Lebanon's Parliament held on Friday its first session in 22 months to discuss the new government's policy statement in preparation for giving the 30-member national unity cabinet a vote of confidence. The vote is not likely to take place until early next week, as 65 lawmakers are expected to deliver speeches during the Parliament sessions.
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