Valin Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 AP:12/14/10CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday asked congress to grant him special powers to enact laws by decree for one year, just before a new legislature takes office with a larger contingent of opposition lawmakers.The measure would give the president the ability to bypass the National Assembly for the fourth time since he was first elected almost 12 years ago.Vice President Elias Jaua made the request on Chavez's behalf, saying the president will use the authorization to ensure fast-track approval of laws aimed at helping the nation recover from severe flooding and mudslides that left thousands homeless and in government shelters.(Snip)Never let a crisis go to waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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