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Bam reconstruction trend criticized
 Majlis is not satisfied with the trend of reconstruction of the quake-hit city of Bam , the rapporteur of Majlis Development Commission said Saturday. Vali Azarvash also told Fars News Agency that a delegation of lawmakers visited Bam recently and discussed the pending problems of residents. "Bam reconstruction needs a proper timetable. Lack of a suitable distribution system is linked to the delay in Bam reconstruction," he added. Commenting on the absence of new roads and transportation minister since the former minister's impeachment, Azarvash said President Mohammad Khatami will introduce the new minister soon to Majlis. Some 35,000 people perished and more than 70% of buildings were destroyed in the devastating quake that hit Bam on Dec. 26, 2003.[snippet from another article]: The Deputy Mayor of Bam in civil affairs said that out of 18 billion toman credit ($20,400,000) allocated by the government to the reconstruction of the city only 500 million tomans ($568,000) has been handed over to city officials — Fars News Agency. Posted by: Seafarious 2004-12-13 |
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