Egyptians wait in line to cast their votes during a referendum on a disputed constitution drafted by Islamist supporters of President Morsi in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Ahmed Gomaa)
Egyptians take quarrel over charter to the polls
Egyptians wait in line to cast their votes during a referendum on a disputed constitution drafted by Islamist supporters of President Morsi in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Ahmed Gomaa)
By HAMZA HENDAWI and MAGGIE MICHAEL
Associated Press /
December 16, 2012
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If it is defeated, elections would be held within three months for a new panel to write a new constitution. In the meantime, legislative powers would remain with Morsi.
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Associated Press reporters Sarah El Deeb in Alexandria and Aya Batrawy in Cairo contributed to this report.
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