Hobbled Out of the Gates
The new DPR session will inherit 40 unresolved bills.
October 5, 2004
LAST Thursday, DPR Deputy Speaker Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno was anxious to finish proceedings at the present DPR’s final plenary house session. Before striking his gavel to close the session, Soetardjo asked whether any DPR members had any further opinions about the Indonesian National Army Officers Bill. Before discussions finished, several DPR members shouted out, “Agree,” and Soetardjo took the opportunity to strike his gavel,
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