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Getting the hang of the job

Newly inaugurated members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) doze off at their first meeting to elect a new speaker, in Jakarta on Friday

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Sat, October 3, 2009 Published on Oct. 3, 2009 Published on 2009-10-03T14:32:45+07:00

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Getting the hang of the job

Newly inaugurated members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) doze off at their first meeting to elect a new speaker, in Jakarta on Friday. The councilors were inaugurated Thursday, and promptly adopted the standards for which their predecessors were renowned. (JP/R. Berto Wedhatama)

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