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	Three NLA members abstained.</div>
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	There are 197 NLA members and 192 registered their presence at the start of the budget bill debate. But when they cast the vote, only 186 were present.</div>
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Budget bill approved in first reading

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Budget bill approved in first reading

The National Legislative Assembly Monday approved the 2015 fiscal year budget bill in the first reading with 183 votes.

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