Russia: Medvedev approved as prime minister
Medvedev expected to present new Cabinet lineup within a week
By Elena Teslova
MOSCOW (AA) - State Duma, the lower house of Russia's Federal Assembly, approved Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday as prime minister.
On Monday, President Vladimir Putin asked Medvedev to form a new government.
Medvedev garnered the support of 374 lawmakers at the 433-seat Duma.
According to the Russian legislation, Medvedev has to present a Cabinet lineup within a week.
He has already announced his candidates for the deputy prime minister positions.
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