<p>Iraq's Sunni Arab vice president vetoed part of the new election law today and a member of the electoral commission said all of activities to prepare for the vote have been suspended.</p>.<p>Another complication came yesterday when Kurdish leaders threatened to boycott the vote unless the three northern provinces they control are given more seats in the next parliament.</p>.<p>Gen. Raymond Odierno said today that if there is a need to change the U.S. troop withdrawal schedule, he has enough flexibility to put off that decision until late spring.</p>
<p>Iraq's Sunni Arab vice president vetoed part of the new election law today and a member of the electoral commission said all of activities to prepare for the vote have been suspended.</p>.<p>Another complication came yesterday when Kurdish leaders threatened to boycott the vote unless the three northern provinces they control are given more seats in the next parliament.</p>.<p>Gen. Raymond Odierno said today that if there is a need to change the U.S. troop withdrawal schedule, he has enough flexibility to put off that decision until late spring.</p>