Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Knesset budget vote process begins until Thursday morning

Following the presentation of MKs objections, the vote on the economic arrangements bill began today, since the morning and is expected to last all day until approval,
The coalition has been able to muster 67 or 68 MKs for most of the votes, with about 48 MKs voting in opposition.

The final vote on the 2009-2010 state budget is expected in the early hours of Thursday morning with the debate in the plenum beginning tomorrow.
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Pictures and captures:

1> Mofaz and livni sit next to each other and don't exchange a word

2> Finance Minister Shtienitz with Education Minister Sa'ar

3> Opposition in Action 1

4>Opposition in action 2

5>Prime Minister looks relaxed

6>Opposition tries to embarrass the PM with a vote on VAT for fruits & vegetables