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	He noted that the CDC would have yet to hold more hearings to listen to opinions from several sides before the 36 charter drafters would hold discussions to try to finalise their stands on the opinions.</div>
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	He said the CDC would begin the writing of the charter next month and it would take three months for the draft to shape up.</div>
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CDC spokesman plays down proposal of direct PM election

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