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Duma supports Putin reforms

By Vladimir Radyuhin

MOSCOW, OCT. 30. The Russian Parliament has passed a bill proposing a radical reform of regional government system.

The State Duma of Parliament voted 365-64 on Friday to approve in first reading the Kremlin's proposal to replace the direct election of regional Governors with the appointment of President-nominated candidates.

Mr. Putin proposed the reform in the wake of the school seizure in Beslan.

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