Five of the most important new powers proposed for Scotland

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LONDON — A new range of powers have been recommended in Edinburgh Thursday, to give Scotland more control over key things like taxes and the voting age.

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The recommendations have been made in a report by the Smith Commission, which was set up following a "No" vote in the Scottish independence referendum in September. Headed by Lord Smith of Kelvin, the Commission involved Scotland's five political parties.

The UK government has committed to delivering draft legislation to give effect to the recommendations by January 2015.

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