Monday, December 22, 2008
News Alert!
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:05:06 -0800 (PST)
Vote moves Russia closer to 6-year presidency
12/22/08 07:47 AM, EST
The upper house of Russia's parliament Monday approved an extension of
the presidential term from four years to six, a move many
Russia-watchers believe is designed to bring former President Vladimir
Putin back to the nation's top office.
