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GorbachevFails To Widen Powers In Soviet Congress
In Moscow, lawmakers backed some reforms to give Gorbachev more direct control over cabinet ministers and created a vice president post, but blocked his bid for a Supreme State Inspectorate. The federation council plan also faced watering down as republic leaders sought broader input in federal policy. KGB chief Kryuchkov sought to soothe Western concerns, saying his criticisms targeted outsiders and that East West cooperation remains.
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Moscow
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Gorbachev
Congress of People’s Deputies
Congress
Federation Council
KGB
Vladimir A. Kryuchkov
Kryuchkov