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Photo A: Wiranto

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WE MADE IT: Minister of Defense/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto (right) listens attentively to Harry Sabarno, chairman of the ABRI faction at the House of Representatives. On Wednesday they attended the faction leaders' lobby meeting over the number of House seats for ABRI. The factions finally agreed to give 38 unelected seats to the military after drawn-out debates.

Photo B: Ministers

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THE STATE OF CIVIL SERVANTS: Coordinating Minister for Development Supervision and State Administrative Reforms Hartarto (left) briefs the press on the political stance of civil servants at the Bina Graha presidential office. Hartarto, accompanied by Minister of Information Muhammad Yunus (center), and Deputy Cabinet Secretary Herman Rajaguguk, revealed on Wednesday that civil servants who wanted to become members of political parties would be freed from duty, but would retain their status and receive a monthly salary, regular wage increases and other benefits.