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03-19-2009, 06:40 PM
The presidents of the Senate, Reinaldo Pared Perez and of the Chamber of Deputies, Julio Cesar Valentin still differ over the question as to whether either or both chambers will be able to legally hold regular legislative sessions when the Constitutional Revisory Assembly is in session starting next Tuesday. Valentin told reporters covering Congress that he was opposed to the legislative chamber holding separate working session during the reform process. Both Pared Perez and Charlie Mariotti (PLD-Monte Plata) have stated that they believe that the Constitution does not prohibit the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies from going about their usual legislative duties during the breaks of the Revisory Assembly. In fact, both senators have warned, in separate statements, that the country could be affected if some legislative proposals are left aside until the reform process is complete.
One conclusion from yesterday's meeting between the two chamber leaders was that the assembly would definitely start on Tuesday with the recognition of the rules and regulations for the sessions, and more importantly, the debates.
In expressing his disapproval about double duty by the legislators, Valentin asked whether the members would be able to handle the workloads of both the Constitutional Reform and routine legislative procedures. He pointed out that the work schedule for the assembly still needed to be worked out as to just when the assembly would go into session and at what times. The constitutional sessions will be televised.
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One conclusion from yesterday's meeting between the two chamber leaders was that the assembly would definitely start on Tuesday with the recognition of the rules and regulations for the sessions, and more importantly, the debates.
In expressing his disapproval about double duty by the legislators, Valentin asked whether the members would be able to handle the workloads of both the Constitutional Reform and routine legislative procedures. He pointed out that the work schedule for the assembly still needed to be worked out as to just when the assembly would go into session and at what times. The constitutional sessions will be televised.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#9)