29 May 2012
BAGHDAD: Free Iraqiya Bloc MP Alia Nsaif called today to announce the budget surplus for the first six months of this year, according to a statement from her office.

"It is important to know the details of spending mechanism, according to budget standards and priorities," the statement, received by Aswat al-Iraq, added.

She added that the surplus was to be spent in supporting the poor and better pension salaries, "so it is important to implement these promises without following governmental routine till the end of the year."

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