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Iraq Governing Council Holds Initial Meeting

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Published July 13, 2003 at 12:00 AM EDT

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A U.S.-backed Iraqi governing council met for the first time Sunday. The 25-member interim council can appoint ministers, approve a national budget and review laws -- but ultimate authority will still rest with the U.S.-led occupying powers. NPR's Kate Seelye reports from Baghdad.