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Italians Vote On Election Referendum Could Reshape System
Italians face a referendum that could overhaul the political order by shifting Senate seats to direct election and likely similar changes in the Chamber of Deputies. Supporters cite cleaner government after a long corruption scandal and Mafia ties allegations. Universidad-backed reformers seek reduced party funding and broader political shake up led by Achille Occheto and the Democratic Party of the Left.
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Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Cent
Christian Democrats
Communist Party
Achile Occheto
Democratic Party of the Left
Occheto
Angelo Dosmo
Aviano
Treasury Ministry
Mario Segni