PRESS RELEASE

MOSCOW, JANUARY 24, 2000

Today it has become known that the State Duma postponed the first reading of the draft of the law "On political parties" introduced by the president for February 7. Alternative drafts will also be examined.

The unsanctioned demonstration of the radicals near the Duma that was announced before is adjourned for February 7.

The radicals oppose the financing of the parties from the state budget provided in the president's bill.

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