That draft is already four months past due, and the withdrawal of opposition parties could derail Tunisia's democratic transition and delay elections, which are slated to be held in the fall after a new constitution has been approved.
Democratic leaders blocked such a vote arguing such an approach could hurt the environment as well as delay a transition to carbon-free, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy.
In fact, Gorbachev has already given an unmistakable signal that he is determined not to "ease" the transition to a market economy but to delay -- if not forestall -- it.
Gonzales said Rove received certificates on June 6 and sold all his stocks the next day, and blamed the lengthy delay on his office and the shortened time for the transition.
This strategy leaves preretirees in transition with a choice: retire early with insufficient savings and income or delay their retirement dreams until after they retire.
Beyond the expense associated with adding a touch screen, and beyond the corporate decision to delay their inclusion, there are a number of reasons why the touch transition is years away from completion.