NewsWhore
10-20-2006, 04:20 PM
President Leonel Fernandez met with senators, deputies, and allies from the PLD party last night, and outlined his new set of reforms. Fernandez said that the constitutional reform would be the basis for a series of transformations that seek the creation of a modern, efficient and reliable state. He said that he aspires to a truly democratic revolution that will grant more decision-making power to the Dominican people. The President explained the need to modify the way in which territories are organized, because as he sees it, the creation of new provinces, municipalities, and municipal districts needs to be halted. The President is also proposing that within the constitutional reform and electoral law, the number of political positions needs to be limited, because according to him, the number of politicians cannot grow indefinitely as the population grows.
In addition to the constitutional reform, the government is working on the creation of several codes dealing with communications, culture, tourism and transport.
According to a poll by Clave weekly newspaper, 53% of readers agree with the need to reform the constitution in the present situation. 44% believe it is not necessary and 3% said they did not know.
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In addition to the constitutional reform, the government is working on the creation of several codes dealing with communications, culture, tourism and transport.
According to a poll by Clave weekly newspaper, 53% of readers agree with the need to reform the constitution in the present situation. 44% believe it is not necessary and 3% said they did not know.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#2)