DEPUTIES FROM RUSSIA’S NORTHWEST MEET TO DRAFT COMMON PROGRAM.

Duma deputies from Russia’s northwestern provinces met inNovgorod to discuss common problems and a common approach withregard to seeking aid from Moscow, Russian radio reported August18. Among their complaints were that Moscow has not funded itslaw on veterans and that Moscow has failed to distribute aid toRussia’s regions in an equitable manner.

North Caucasians Announce Development Scheme.