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Russian lawmakers back extending presidential term (AP)

 

Published 11/14/2008 at Yahoo! News: Politics News

AP - Russian lawmakers moved to lengthen the presidential term from four to six years on Friday with a vote that opponents called a step toward Vladimir Putin's return to power. (link)

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