Parliament and legislative bodies articles
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Russia’s Legislative Body Considers Diving Into Crypto – Will They Mine Or Maul It?
Russia is dipping its toes into the world of cryptocurrency with a proposed bill aimed at legalizing and regulating crypto mining within its borders. The bill, submitted to the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, seeks to strike a balance between encouraging this new industry and mitigating potential risks. Related Reading: David Vs. Goliath? […]
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UK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks of legislative stalemate
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 's latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament early Tuesday, hours after he pledged deportation flights would begin in July. The parliamentary logjam that had stalled the legislation for two months was finally broken just after midnight when the unelected House []
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Liberia: Leading Legislators Attribute Hindered Government Accountability and Transparency to Legislative Branch
MONROVIA – Top Liberian lawmakers attending a landmark anti-corruption dialogue have admitted that the Liberian Legislature has not done enough over the years to combat graft. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected] On Wednesday, House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and several of his colleagues including Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County, Representatives Clarence Gahr (District []