Wednesday’s meeting of the Standing Committee on State Structure was embroiled in controversy almost from the start. Members discussed draft amendments to the Constitution submitted by MPs N.Batbayar, D.Enkhbat, and D.Damba-Ochir. Some members criticized the amendments, which would affect the

The number of fires in ger districts has increased recently due to the cold weather. Ulaanbaatar Emergency Office received 64 fire calls in a week, meaning there were about 10 fires a day. Fires were reported in the Bayanzurkh, Songinokhairkhan,

Chief of the Standing Committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Science D.Ochirbat has given gers to 28 citizens of the Chingeltei district. D.Ochirbat was elected from the Chingeltei district, and about 700 district citizens have requested gers since 2008.

At the Government meeting on Wednesday members discussed amending the 2012 budget to account for salary increases. The Government asked Finance Minister S.Bayartsogt to prepare a suggested amendment to provide for salary increases on February 1, 2012 and May 1,

The National Harmony Women’s United Association is implementing a program to encourage women and girls to abstain from alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. The program is running from November 30 to January 30. A discussion about it was held on Wednesday.Representatives

Finance Minister S.Bayartsogt reported on state investment at the Government meeting on Wednesday. Members decided to deliver the report to the National Security Council. The report says investment increased to MNT 1.2 trillion in 2011. The report notes that that

A parliamentary delegation headed by Speaker D.Demberel toured Mongolian National Public Radio and Television (MNPRT) on Wednesday. MNPRT Director General M.Naranbaatar and MNPRT National Council Chairman Kh.Chilaajav introduced the organization’s work to the speaker and MPs.The speaker’s team visited MNPRT’s

The Government set a goal of building 100,000 new apartments between 2008 and 2012, with the aim of providing housing for low- and middle-income families. The program aims to build 750,000 apartments in Ulaanbaatar and 250,000 in local settlements. But

At the Government meeting on Wednesday members discussed a draft law on export taxes that was submitted by MPs P.Altangerel and N.Ganbyamba. The members did not approve further discussion of the draft law because it would have levied a five

The prime minister’s economic advisor, B.Lkhagva, answered our correspondent’s questions about the new election law. Q: Some people do not like some provisions of the new election law. MPs won’t criticize it because they passed it. What is your opinion