Iraq lawmakers end session with no election deal

Nov 5th, 2009 - Washington Post

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Iraq lawmakers end session with no election deal

BAGHDAD -- Iraqi lawmakers ended their session Thursday without agreeing on an election law needed to carry out the country's January vote, raising concerns about the country's ability to carry out the crucial election as planned.

The election law has been stalled for weeks as lawmakers argue over how to apportion votes in the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, a city claimed by both Arabs and Kurds. An election delay could undermine the government and lead to instability just as American troops are going home.

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