The FMLN won a closely fought general election March 15 and is set to take over the reins of government on June 1.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

Though it was not his fault or that of his senior officials, the mishap occurred when people were beginning to realize that his administration was still in deep learning mode, without a full grasp on the reins of government.

CNN: The 100-Day Itch

Moreover, in the months since the Muslim Brotherhood engineered Mubarak's overthrow with almost-immediate and strong support from the U.S. administration, that jihadist organization has worked assiduously to control all of the reins of government in Egypt and to make shariah the law of the land.

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As political scientist Eduardo Gamarra correctly points out, until Uribe took the reins of the government the drug industry succeeded in surviving like a chameleon, by transforming itself and readjusting.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: A blow to anti-drug policy

The ongoing violence has dimmed hopes for an easing of tensions as Iraq's government struggles to take the reins of power.

NPR: Casualties Rise as Bombings Continue in Iraq

Unfortunately, the system is somewhat complex, despite the roaring election win, and it will be near another month before the new government actually gains the reins of power.

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Crucially, a new generation of reformist leaders takes over the government's reins next month.

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"There is no reason for there to be a government shutdown unless Bill Clinton has handed over the reins of the White House to his party's campaign apparatus, " Lott said.

CNN: Big issues await Congress as budget deadline, campaign loom