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02-25-2011, 05:20 PM
President Fernandez has been taking part in commemorative events for Independence Day that began with the ceremony at the Independence Park graves of the Fathers of the Nation.
Next, in keeping with tradition, President Leonel Fernandez is scheduled to deliver the annual state of the nation address at the National Congress on occasion of Independence Day that this year falls on Sunday, 27 February. Traditionally the speech has been based on the annual reports from the ministries and government departments.
The President is also expected to present the country's 20-year National Strategic Plan developed by the Ministry of Economy and Planning.
In the past President's used the occasion to announce cabinet changes, but President Fernandez has been known for working with the same men throughout his three terms with very few cabinet changes.
Moreover, President Leonel Fernandez is known for being one of the least communicative Presidents of recent times. He rarely makes himself available to the press for questions.
Several TV shows have organized pre-speech debates and discussions.
President Fernandez will speak at a time when international petrol price increases have stimulated an ongoing upward spiral in consumer prices.
A February Gallup poll found that 57.2% of the population describes the performance of the present administration as bad, while 22.6% says it has been good, and 18.9% didn't express an opinion when polled. In addition, 69.8% of Dominicans rejected presidential re-election.
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Next, in keeping with tradition, President Leonel Fernandez is scheduled to deliver the annual state of the nation address at the National Congress on occasion of Independence Day that this year falls on Sunday, 27 February. Traditionally the speech has been based on the annual reports from the ministries and government departments.
The President is also expected to present the country's 20-year National Strategic Plan developed by the Ministry of Economy and Planning.
In the past President's used the occasion to announce cabinet changes, but President Fernandez has been known for working with the same men throughout his three terms with very few cabinet changes.
Moreover, President Leonel Fernandez is known for being one of the least communicative Presidents of recent times. He rarely makes himself available to the press for questions.
Several TV shows have organized pre-speech debates and discussions.
President Fernandez will speak at a time when international petrol price increases have stimulated an ongoing upward spiral in consumer prices.
A February Gallup poll found that 57.2% of the population describes the performance of the present administration as bad, while 22.6% says it has been good, and 18.9% didn't express an opinion when polled. In addition, 69.8% of Dominicans rejected presidential re-election.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#1)