Iraqi Shi'ite politicians demand cabinet reshuffle

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/KHA135393.htm

Iraqi Shi'ite politicians demand cabinet reshuffle

BAGHDAD, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Leading members of Iraq's Shi'ite Alliance demanded a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday as Nuri al-Maliki's Shi'ite-led government struggles to quell communal violence and improve basic services.

"We demand the prime minister ... carry out a broad cabinet reshuffle, especially in the security and services portfolios," Bahaa al-Araji, a member of the United Iraqi Alliance, parliament's largest bloc, told a news conference.

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Another senior Alliance member, from Maliki's Dawa party, said he expected Maliki to announce a reshuffle within a month.

"There is large support for a change to the cabinet from the Alliance. We believe the prime minister is strong but his cabinet is weak. He will find our full support if he plans to make changes," said the member, who declined to be quoted by name.

[Massachusetts]

1. Maliki to announce a reshuffle within a month

I'll tip my hat to the new constitution

Take a bow for the new revolution

Smile and grin at the change all around

Pick up my guitar and play

Just like yesterday

Then I'll get on my knees and pray

We don't get fooled again

Don't get fooled again

No, no!
-Who