Bill to cut number of political parties advances
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A bill that would slash the number of political parties and increase their dependence on the government was approved by the lower house of parliament. Critics say the bill is designed to
give President Vladimir V. Putin control over the nation’s politics. It would also make parties largely dependent on government financing. But Putin says the new rules would lead to the
creation of a few, strong parties, replacing the current cacophony of the more than 200. MORE TO READ