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[via PDK]   In Iraq: “Parliamentarian: the last legislative term requires the passage of stalled laws” There is a massive push to finish things before Sudani’s term ends. Remember- Sudani has made great promises for this term.  One of the reasons for this push is there is a 4-5 day pilgrimage coming up. The second largest pilgrimage in the Islamic world…It begins August 14th. Lawmakers say there will be a short break during that time…so there is a push to get all this legislation finished.  Including Oil and Gas laws and the Popular mobilization law. They are trying to hurry up and finish because of this pilgrimage.