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Trump spox reaffirms commitment to Dakota Access pipeline despite protests
- December 06, 2016
The $3.8-billion United States project, which is already mostly built, would have crossed through sacred Indigenous ground and run under Lake Oahe, a Missouri River reservoir. In November, ETP moved equipment to the edge of the Missouri River to prepare for drilling, and later asked a federal court to disregard the Army Corps, and declare that the company could finish the line. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The $3.8-billion United States project, which is already mostly built, would have crossed through sacred Indigenous ground and run under Lake Oahe, a Missouri River reservoir. In November, ETP moved equipment to the edge of the Missouri River to prepare for drilling, and later asked a federal court to disregard the Army Corps, and declare that the company could finish the line. (more...)
Donald Trump Threatens US Companies in Latest Twitter Diatribe
- December 06, 2016
Trump's proposal, to reduce the maximum corporate tax from 35 percent to 15 percent, merits serious consideration as a way to make US companies more competitive. "The U.S.is going to substantially reduce taxes and regulations on businesses, but any business that leaves our country for another country", Trump wrote in his first tweet . (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Trump's proposal, to reduce the maximum corporate tax from 35 percent to 15 percent, merits serious consideration as a way to make US companies more competitive. "The U.S.is going to substantially reduce taxes and regulations on businesses, but any business that leaves our country for another country", Trump wrote in his first tweet . (more...)
More On Kanye West's Psychiatric Hold And Evaluation
- December 06, 2016
The rapper's wife, Kim Kardashian, cancelled an event in NY to be at his bedside. "[Kim] is just holding things down like Kanye did for her when she needed support". "He feels like he's under spiritual attack, and has been for awhile". On Monday, Kim Kardashian was due to attend her first public event since being robbed at gunpoint in Paris , but flew to LA to be by West's side. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The rapper's wife, Kim Kardashian, cancelled an event in NY to be at his bedside. "[Kim] is just holding things down like Kanye did for her when she needed support". "He feels like he's under spiritual attack, and has been for awhile". On Monday, Kim Kardashian was due to attend her first public event since being robbed at gunpoint in Paris , but flew to LA to be by West's side. (more...)
Populist Hofer Loses Austrian Presidential Election
- December 06, 2016
Freedom Party secretary Herbert Kickl, who was Mr Hofer's campaign manager, said that the establishment had won. "A load has been taken off the mind of all of Europe ", German Vice chancellor Sigmar Gabriel of the centre-left Social Democrats told Bild newspaper. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Freedom Party secretary Herbert Kickl, who was Mr Hofer's campaign manager, said that the establishment had won. "A load has been taken off the mind of all of Europe ", German Vice chancellor Sigmar Gabriel of the centre-left Social Democrats told Bild newspaper. (more...)
Trump continues to defend his call with Taiwan's leader
- December 06, 2016
On Sunday, vice president-elect Mike Pence also defended Trump's decision to take the call, referring to the diplomatic row as a "tempest in a teapot". "The action was due to a lack of a proper understanding of the sensitive issues in Sino-U.S. relations and cross-Strait ties", it said. Ned Price, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said Trump's conversation does not signal any change to long-standing USA policy - although some in Taiwan expressed hopes for strong us ... (more...)
- December 06, 2016
On Sunday, vice president-elect Mike Pence also defended Trump's decision to take the call, referring to the diplomatic row as a "tempest in a teapot". "The action was due to a lack of a proper understanding of the sensitive issues in Sino-U.S. relations and cross-Strait ties", it said. Ned Price, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said Trump's conversation does not signal any change to long-standing USA policy - although some in Taiwan expressed hopes for strong us ... (more...)
Will Selig's entry crack open door to Hall of Fame?
- December 06, 2016
He was also a key figure in baseball for over 30 years. "It reminded me of many a ninth inning when I used to pace around", the one-time owner of the Milwaukee Brewers said on a conference call. Controversy could be his middle name, but that Selig spent more than two decades in a job that can best be described as impossible might be the strongest recognition for his Hall of Fame candidacy. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
He was also a key figure in baseball for over 30 years. "It reminded me of many a ninth inning when I used to pace around", the one-time owner of the Milwaukee Brewers said on a conference call. Controversy could be his middle name, but that Selig spent more than two decades in a job that can best be described as impossible might be the strongest recognition for his Hall of Fame candidacy. (more...)
Other views: The Carrier deal
- December 06, 2016
In his Sunday tweets, Trump said his 35% tax "will make leaving (the U.S.) financially hard". President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he'll slap a 35% tax on United States companies that move jobs or operations to other countries. This is actually happening within the United States, as companies play one state against another to see which will give it bigger breaks to stay or relocate. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
In his Sunday tweets, Trump said his 35% tax "will make leaving (the U.S.) financially hard". President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he'll slap a 35% tax on United States companies that move jobs or operations to other countries. This is actually happening within the United States, as companies play one state against another to see which will give it bigger breaks to stay or relocate. (more...)
Trump takes on another Mexico-bound Indiana manufacturer
- December 06, 2016
For Carrier , it is giving up about $ 65 million a year in savings by not moving jobs to Mexico. Politicians picking and choosing recipients of corporate welfare is railed against by fiscal conservatives, for it's a hallmark of corruption. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
For Carrier , it is giving up about $ 65 million a year in savings by not moving jobs to Mexico. Politicians picking and choosing recipients of corporate welfare is railed against by fiscal conservatives, for it's a hallmark of corruption. (more...)
Will Italy's political drama spawn a new eurozone crisis?
- December 06, 2016
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's says the rejection of Italy's proposed constitutional reforms in a referendum will not affect its credit rating for the country. They were encouraged to vote "no" by all of the major parties in Italy outside of Renzi's Partito Democratico (PD). " Italian problems could theoretically spark a systemic crisis in the eurozone". (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's says the rejection of Italy's proposed constitutional reforms in a referendum will not affect its credit rating for the country. They were encouraged to vote "no" by all of the major parties in Italy outside of Renzi's Partito Democratico (PD). " Italian problems could theoretically spark a systemic crisis in the eurozone". (more...)
Trump supporter Sarah Palin calls Carrier deal 'crony capitalism'
- December 06, 2016
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers blasted Donald Trump's deal with United Technologies Corp.to keep factory jobs in Indianapolis, labeling the president-elect's intervention as a risky shift away from American capitalism. The president-elect slammed Rexnord Corporation's decision to "viciously" fire 300 employees at its Indianapolis factory in order to move to Mexico. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers blasted Donald Trump's deal with United Technologies Corp.to keep factory jobs in Indianapolis, labeling the president-elect's intervention as a risky shift away from American capitalism. The president-elect slammed Rexnord Corporation's decision to "viciously" fire 300 employees at its Indianapolis factory in order to move to Mexico. (more...)
European Far-Right Dealt Blow in Austrian Presidential Election
- December 06, 2016
Instead, the pro-European independent Alexander Van der Bellen has been voted in with a secure margin. Oskar Deutsch, head of the community, recently endorsed Mr Van der Bellen, despite the fact that some Austrian Jews reject the Green Party's stand on the Middle East conflict. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Instead, the pro-European independent Alexander Van der Bellen has been voted in with a secure margin. Oskar Deutsch, head of the community, recently endorsed Mr Van der Bellen, despite the fact that some Austrian Jews reject the Green Party's stand on the Middle East conflict. (more...)
Autumn Statement: Councils facing £337m costs over new living wage
- December 06, 2016
Departmental spending plans to be maintained from last year's Autumn Statement, although Ministry of Justice handed emergency funding to deal with urgent problems with prison safety. However, analysts are predicting an economic slowdown and soaring inflation next year, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has predicted that £59 billion in extra borrowing will be needed to balance the books, because of the Brexit vote. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
Departmental spending plans to be maintained from last year's Autumn Statement, although Ministry of Justice handed emergency funding to deal with urgent problems with prison safety. However, analysts are predicting an economic slowdown and soaring inflation next year, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has predicted that £59 billion in extra borrowing will be needed to balance the books, because of the Brexit vote. (more...)
Trump renews defense of his call with Taiwan leader
- December 06, 2016
The president of the United States accused China of devaluing its currency in order to make a better competition to the USA businesses and built a vast military complex in the South China Sea. This move infuriated Beijing because China considers Taiwan a part of "one China" and any formal diplomatic contact with Taipei by foreign nations is considered an affront to China's claim to the island. (more...)
- December 06, 2016
The president of the United States accused China of devaluing its currency in order to make a better competition to the USA businesses and built a vast military complex in the South China Sea. This move infuriated Beijing because China considers Taiwan a part of "one China" and any formal diplomatic contact with Taipei by foreign nations is considered an affront to China's claim to the island. (more...)
Prince Harry left red-faced after Antigua honeymoon offer
- December 05, 2016
Prime Minister Gaston Browne told Harry during an event in front of 300 guests at Barnacle Point, according to People . "I am told that there may be a princess and I just wanted to say that should you make the decision to honeymoon-then Antigua and Barbuda want to welcome you". (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Prime Minister Gaston Browne told Harry during an event in front of 300 guests at Barnacle Point, according to People . "I am told that there may be a princess and I just wanted to say that should you make the decision to honeymoon-then Antigua and Barbuda want to welcome you". (more...)
Activists at Standing Rock rejoice: Dakota Access Pipeline will be rerouted
- December 05, 2016
She said being in North Dakota, her main concern was the tribes water resources and safety. He said he is encouraged law and order will be restored next month "when we get a president who will not thumb his nose at the rule of law". They now hope the project gets stopped entirely before a new plan under a new administration gains traction. But Vermont Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders praised Sunday's decision, saying, "I appreciate very much President Obama listening ... (more...)
- December 05, 2016
She said being in North Dakota, her main concern was the tribes water resources and safety. He said he is encouraged law and order will be restored next month "when we get a president who will not thumb his nose at the rule of law". They now hope the project gets stopped entirely before a new plan under a new administration gains traction. But Vermont Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders praised Sunday's decision, saying, "I appreciate very much President Obama listening ... (more...)
Federal government blocks Dakota Access oil pipeline route
- December 05, 2016
Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., said in a statement . He said he is encouraged law and order will be restored next month "when we get a president who will not thumb his nose at the rule of law". "In North Dakota, they're trying to force pipes on people". "Roads, bridges, transmission lines, pipelines, wind farms and water lines will be very hard, if not impossible, to build when criminal behavior is rewarded this way". (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., said in a statement . He said he is encouraged law and order will be restored next month "when we get a president who will not thumb his nose at the rule of law". "In North Dakota, they're trying to force pipes on people". "Roads, bridges, transmission lines, pipelines, wind farms and water lines will be very hard, if not impossible, to build when criminal behavior is rewarded this way". (more...)
Kellyanne Conway responds to report of Clinton and Trump campaign aides clashing
- December 05, 2016
After such a nasty and unprecedented campaign, big surprise - people's emotions are still raw. "If providing a platform for white supremacists makes me a brilliant tactician, I am proud to have lost", Jennifer Palmieri told Conway . "You guys took everything Donald Trump said so literally", Lewandowski said. Not with Carrier. I made it for everybody else. "Right? Racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic, you name it". (more...)
- December 05, 2016
After such a nasty and unprecedented campaign, big surprise - people's emotions are still raw. "If providing a platform for white supremacists makes me a brilliant tactician, I am proud to have lost", Jennifer Palmieri told Conway . "You guys took everything Donald Trump said so literally", Lewandowski said. Not with Carrier. I made it for everybody else. "Right? Racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic, you name it". (more...)
Devastated city buries president of Chapecoense soccer club
- December 05, 2016
Fans cry while paying tribute to the players of Brazilian team Chapecoense Real at the club's Arena Conda stadium in Chapeco , in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, on December 03, 2016. In the final speech of the service, Infantino said he could not find words to diminish the pain of those who lost loved ones. "Força Chape, we are all Brazilians, we are Chapecoenses". (more...)
- December 05, 2016
Fans cry while paying tribute to the players of Brazilian team Chapecoense Real at the club's Arena Conda stadium in Chapeco , in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, on December 03, 2016. In the final speech of the service, Infantino said he could not find words to diminish the pain of those who lost loved ones. "Força Chape, we are all Brazilians, we are Chapecoenses". (more...)
Part-time work helps Canada add 10700 jobs; jobless rate dips to 6.8%
- December 05, 2016
The private sector created 156,000 new jobs, while the public sector added 22,000. Unemployment has been at or below 5% for almost a year as more people have returned to the job market and hiring has maintained momentum. More than 250,000 jobs will be lost this year due to plant closing announcements, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas. The participation rate factors in those who have suffered long-term joblessness, unlike the employment rate. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
The private sector created 156,000 new jobs, while the public sector added 22,000. Unemployment has been at or below 5% for almost a year as more people have returned to the job market and hiring has maintained momentum. More than 250,000 jobs will be lost this year due to plant closing announcements, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas. The participation rate factors in those who have suffered long-term joblessness, unlike the employment rate. (more...)
Dow briefly tops 19000 as record-setting drive continues
- December 05, 2016
The Nasdaq composite gained 2 points to 5,371. The S&P 500 traded over 2,200 for the first time and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3 percent, also trading at fresh record highs, CNBC reported. Benchmark U.S. crude dipped 60 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $47.64 a barrel in NY. The 10-year Treasury note rose as high as 2.34%, its highest level in about a year, before settling at 2.32% Tuesday. (more...)
- December 05, 2016
The Nasdaq composite gained 2 points to 5,371. The S&P 500 traded over 2,200 for the first time and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3 percent, also trading at fresh record highs, CNBC reported. Benchmark U.S. crude dipped 60 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $47.64 a barrel in NY. The 10-year Treasury note rose as high as 2.34%, its highest level in about a year, before settling at 2.32% Tuesday. (more...)
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