The Sixth House of Peoples’ Representatives concluded the second month of its final working year by fulfilling its traditional constitutional duties. The House approved the draft resolution focusing on the 2018 budget year direction outlined in the opening address presented to both Houses by President Taye Atske Selassie in the preceding month of September. Furthermore, the House submitted follow-up questions to the Prime Minister concerning this and related issues, seeking clarification, and received the government’s response. Although the House did not approve any new laws or refer any legislation to Standing Committees during this month, it conducted extensive briefing forums. This October issue of Enderasie covers the main talking points from the Prime Minister’s speech; the activities the House conducted during the month, and also include a brief survey on the successes and challenges surrounding the representative work of the House members.