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Real democracy still missing
Reykjavík :: Iceland | 2 days ago
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During the campaign leading to the referendum, many pressure groups were formed to defend the Council's constitutional draft. The same groups then pressured the government and parliament to ratify the proposals. In the political arena, new political
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Group launches petition drive opposing KCI overhaul
Kansas City :: MO :: USA | 3 days ago
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May 16 A group of Kansas City residents has announced a petition initiative drive on the future of KCI Airport. More News The petitioners, called Friends of KCI, say they are starting to gather signatures of registered voters to place an initiative
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Hart and Davies join EU 'rebellion'
Brussels :: Belgium | 5 days ago
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Four Welsh Conservative MPs are now backing an amendment criticising the Queen's Speech for not including a commitment to an EU referendum. Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire MP Simon Hart and Monmouth MP David Davies join Guto Bebb and Alun
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EU referendum: Lib Dems should back their own policy promising in-out EU vote, William Hague says
Brussels :: Belgium | 5 days ago
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18 A referendum now would be meaningless as voters would not know what options they were considering. IF Cameron can negotiate a substantially re shaped Europe then that should be the alternative to leaving. Changing the course of this supertanker is
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EDITORIAL: Foes of consolidation win vote on new law
Evansville :: IN :: USA | 5 days ago
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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence made it official last week, adding an element of unfairness to any future efforts to consolidate city and county governments not that we expect such a vote anytime soon...But according to Courier & Press staff writer Eric
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Nearly 150 Tory rebels demand referendum on gay marriage and threaten to wreck Coalition plans if they don't get their way
Chorley :: United Kingdom | 7 days ago
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Why don't these rebels find something more important to rebel against?...Alex , London, 12/5/2013 20:04 Go Tory rebels!! - Maureen , Cardiff, 12/5/2013 20:04 Ah,it's all beginning to fall apart. PontySurrey , Wallington, 12/5/2013 20:03 Click to rate
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The Referendum Dilemma
Rome :: Italy | 10 days ago
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If such an agreement is attained, it will be brought to the Cabinet and the Knesset for approval, and if required by law, to a national referendum. The coalition agreement between Likud Beitenu and Hatnua states that on this issue, MKs may vote their
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MPs 'set to get EU referendum vote'
Brussels :: Belgium | 10 days ago
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A group of backbenchers have tabled an amendment to the motion welcoming the Queen's Speech, expressing regret that it did not include an EU referendum. There was no mention of Europe in the speech setting out government plans. BBC political editor
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Asset sales referendum fails (Newstalk ZB)
Auckland :: New Zealand | 12 days ago
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Journey Invite friends to discover what they are reading by connecting to Facebook. Connect with friends on Facebook and start sharing new and exciting content. Asset sales referendum fails Felix Marwick, Newstalk ZB May 8, 2013, 8:15 am A war of
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Keep Our Assets coalition committed to stopping asset sales
Wellington :: New Zealand | 12 days ago
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The Clerk of the House of Representatives' initial count, released today, shows that a remaining 16,500 valid signatures are required to trigger a referendum. The Keep Our Assets coalition is committed to finishing the job and forcing a referendum to
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