Iraqi lawmakers to resume work with full agenda
Iraq's Parliament will resume sessions on July 12, following the end of its legislative recess, with a vote on three key bills topping the agenda, according to the agenda released on Wednesday.
Lawmakers will vote on the draft laws for mental health, tobacco harm prevention, and a proposal to establish a syndicate for Iraqi programmers. The session is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. Baghdad time.
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Earlier, Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani urged all members 'to fulfill their responsibilities by attending the upcoming sessions to ensure the passage of legislation.'
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