2010 budget passed

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The budget for 2010 presented by the government was passed in parliament a short while ago by a majority of 68 votes. 139 votes were cast in favor of the budget while 71 voted against. UNP MP Abdul Carder voted with the government. NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa was absent for the budget vote.

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N.K.Ashokbharan Saturday, 10 July 2010 05:16 AM

I thought they were talking about some 2/3 majority after the general elections. where did it go?!

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