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US Healthcare Spending Projected to Climb Swiftly
- February 17, 2017
The growth in national health spending is expected to be driven by projected increases in medical prices from a recent historic low of 0.8 percent in 2015, to almost 3.0 percent by 2025. Medicare spending growth is projected to have been 5% in 2016 and is expected to average 7.1% over the full projection period 2016-2025. Growth in national health expenditures over this period is largely influenced by projected faster growth in medical prices compared to recent historically low growth. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
The growth in national health spending is expected to be driven by projected increases in medical prices from a recent historic low of 0.8 percent in 2015, to almost 3.0 percent by 2025. Medicare spending growth is projected to have been 5% in 2016 and is expected to average 7.1% over the full projection period 2016-2025. Growth in national health expenditures over this period is largely influenced by projected faster growth in medical prices compared to recent historically low growth. (more...)
Outdoor Retailer To Leave Salt Lake City
- February 17, 2017
Gov. Gary Herbert said he will talk today about stepping down from a call to rescind the new Bears Ears National Monument designation during a meeting with the Outdoor Industry Association. Herbert "offered the opportunity.to work through a negotiation process with the outdoor industry about what seem to be differences about the state's position with regard to the use of the Antiquities Act here in the state", Edwards said, referring to the federal law enabling presidents to declare national ... (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Gov. Gary Herbert said he will talk today about stepping down from a call to rescind the new Bears Ears National Monument designation during a meeting with the Outdoor Industry Association. Herbert "offered the opportunity.to work through a negotiation process with the outdoor industry about what seem to be differences about the state's position with regard to the use of the Antiquities Act here in the state", Edwards said, referring to the federal law enabling presidents to declare national ... (more...)
Priyanka Gandhi will decide where she will campaign, not Smriti Irani: Congress
- February 17, 2017
Senior Congress leader Akhilesh Singh's daughter Aditi Singh is contesting from this seat in the upcoming assembly polls, traditionally represented by Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. Smriti Irani also said that Priyanka has been missing from the scene because she will not be able to face the questions that the people will attack her with. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Senior Congress leader Akhilesh Singh's daughter Aditi Singh is contesting from this seat in the upcoming assembly polls, traditionally represented by Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. Smriti Irani also said that Priyanka has been missing from the scene because she will not be able to face the questions that the people will attack her with. (more...)
Tamil leader Sasikala jailed for graft
- February 17, 2017
While O Panneerselvam has managed to win over 10 odd MPs and some MLAs, Sasikala has been able to rally the support of an overwhelming majority of AIADMK MLAs. "We have given the Governor a list of legislators supporting our legislature party leader Palaniswami". In yet another jolt to VK Sasikala, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant time to the former AIADMK general secretary to surrender and ordered the latter to do so before a Bangalore trial court right away. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
While O Panneerselvam has managed to win over 10 odd MPs and some MLAs, Sasikala has been able to rally the support of an overwhelming majority of AIADMK MLAs. "We have given the Governor a list of legislators supporting our legislature party leader Palaniswami". In yet another jolt to VK Sasikala, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant time to the former AIADMK general secretary to surrender and ordered the latter to do so before a Bangalore trial court right away. (more...)
Trump vows 'very strong' action against North Korea for test-firing missile
- February 17, 2017
Secretary of Defense James Mattis' first worldwide trip since taking office made stops in both Tokyo and Seoul to reassure the U.S. allies that Trump's administration and the U.S. The claim came as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called on the U.N.to respond with unspecified "actions". The country has also stated that the root cause of the persistence of the program is not their fault, but that of tense relations with the US and South Korea. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Secretary of Defense James Mattis' first worldwide trip since taking office made stops in both Tokyo and Seoul to reassure the U.S. allies that Trump's administration and the U.S. The claim came as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called on the U.N.to respond with unspecified "actions". The country has also stated that the root cause of the persistence of the program is not their fault, but that of tense relations with the US and South Korea. (more...)
Triple Talaq: Centre submits four questions for Supreme Court to consider
- February 17, 2017
Among the issues framed by parties are whether: the apex court has the jurisdiction to examine the Constitutional validity of the practices of talaq-e-bidat, nikah halala , and polygamy; they violated fundamental right of equality, right to life and liberty; they are not protected by the right to profess and practise religion; and whether they are compatible with India's obligations under global treaties and covenants. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Among the issues framed by parties are whether: the apex court has the jurisdiction to examine the Constitutional validity of the practices of talaq-e-bidat, nikah halala , and polygamy; they violated fundamental right of equality, right to life and liberty; they are not protected by the right to profess and practise religion; and whether they are compatible with India's obligations under global treaties and covenants. (more...)
Protesters disrupt Israeli ambassador's confirmation hearing
- February 17, 2017
New US President Donald Trump announced his decision to nominate Friedman for the job late a year ago, before he had assumed office himself. He apologized to New Hampshire's Jeanne Shaheen for offending one of her constituents whose uncle survived the Holocaust with his writings, including when he said liberal Jews "suffer a cognitive disconnect in identifying good and evil", offering to call the constituent personally. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
New US President Donald Trump announced his decision to nominate Friedman for the job late a year ago, before he had assumed office himself. He apologized to New Hampshire's Jeanne Shaheen for offending one of her constituents whose uncle survived the Holocaust with his writings, including when he said liberal Jews "suffer a cognitive disconnect in identifying good and evil", offering to call the constituent personally. (more...)
Pyongyang rejects United Nations statement on missile test
- February 17, 2017
US, Japanese and South Korean military officials held a teleconference on Monday in which they condemned the launch as "a clear violation" of multiple security council resolutions. "The Secretary-General appeals to the global community to continue to address this situation in a united manner". The Trump administration mentioned that further sanctions were still likely, a statement welcomed by observers in South Korea. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
US, Japanese and South Korean military officials held a teleconference on Monday in which they condemned the launch as "a clear violation" of multiple security council resolutions. "The Secretary-General appeals to the global community to continue to address this situation in a united manner". The Trump administration mentioned that further sanctions were still likely, a statement welcomed by observers in South Korea. (more...)
Embattled Trump security adviser Michael Flynn quits
- February 17, 2017
The White House is already struggling to quell dissent and mistrust within the National Security Council, where many civil servants feel their advice is being ignored - and have even taken to calling the new administration "the regime". In a statement, McCain thanked Flynn for his "many years of distinguished service to our country" and wished him "the very best in his future endeavors". (more...)
- February 17, 2017
The White House is already struggling to quell dissent and mistrust within the National Security Council, where many civil servants feel their advice is being ignored - and have even taken to calling the new administration "the regime". In a statement, McCain thanked Flynn for his "many years of distinguished service to our country" and wished him "the very best in his future endeavors". (more...)
Flynn was reportedly probed by Federal Bureau of Investigation over calls with Russian official
- February 17, 2017
On Thursday, Trump nominated former National Labor Relations Board member R. Alexander Acosta as secretary of labor. (Previous pick Andy Puzder bowed out Wednesday after it became clear to Republican Senate leaders they did not have enough votes to confirm him.) But the event had little to do with Acosta, and quickly devolved into one of the most remarkably incoherent spectacles in recent memory. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
On Thursday, Trump nominated former National Labor Relations Board member R. Alexander Acosta as secretary of labor. (Previous pick Andy Puzder bowed out Wednesday after it became clear to Republican Senate leaders they did not have enough votes to confirm him.) But the event had little to do with Acosta, and quickly devolved into one of the most remarkably incoherent spectacles in recent memory. (more...)
Trump Nominates Former NLRB Member Acosta for Labor Secretary
- February 17, 2017
He also is dean of Florida International University's School of Law, a position he has held since 2009, according to his biography on the school's website. The announcement also comes just days after Trump's national security advisor Michael Flynn resigned from his post amid a scandal that he misled colleagues over a potentially illegal phone conversation with the Russian ambassador. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
He also is dean of Florida International University's School of Law, a position he has held since 2009, according to his biography on the school's website. The announcement also comes just days after Trump's national security advisor Michael Flynn resigned from his post amid a scandal that he misled colleagues over a potentially illegal phone conversation with the Russian ambassador. (more...)
Fillon French prosecutor says fake work probe will continue
- February 17, 2017
Conservative Francois Fillon's campaign for the French presidency is facing another blow, as it emerged that his campaign spokesman is under investigation for possible tax fraud. The first round of the election takes place on April 23 and far-right Front National leader, Marine Le Pen, leads in the polls and looks likely to win. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Conservative Francois Fillon's campaign for the French presidency is facing another blow, as it emerged that his campaign spokesman is under investigation for possible tax fraud. The first round of the election takes place on April 23 and far-right Front National leader, Marine Le Pen, leads in the polls and looks likely to win. (more...)
Trump signs bill to roll back last-minute Obama coal mining regulation
- February 17, 2017
The rule, passed under President Barack Obama, would have prohibited surface mining within 100 feet of streams and tightened requirements for conducting environmental studies and cleaning up mines. "I was proud to join President Trump and West Virginia coal miners at the White House for the signing of this important measure, and I will continue working with the president to protect our critical energy economy". (more...)
- February 17, 2017
The rule, passed under President Barack Obama, would have prohibited surface mining within 100 feet of streams and tightened requirements for conducting environmental studies and cleaning up mines. "I was proud to join President Trump and West Virginia coal miners at the White House for the signing of this important measure, and I will continue working with the president to protect our critical energy economy". (more...)
As Netanyahu visits, a big policy shift looms
- February 17, 2017
Al-Khatib added that 16 people, 10 of them children, had been living in the homes demolished on Wednesday. Having the Israeli-Palestinian conflict solved in a way that puts this distraction to rest. But the two sides have very different visions of what a one-state solution looks like. There was nothing in his performance yesterday that clarifies that. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Al-Khatib added that 16 people, 10 of them children, had been living in the homes demolished on Wednesday. Having the Israeli-Palestinian conflict solved in a way that puts this distraction to rest. But the two sides have very different visions of what a one-state solution looks like. There was nothing in his performance yesterday that clarifies that. (more...)
Cops hunt vicious killer of two girls, 13
- February 17, 2017
Police have released a photo of a man seen near the hiking trail where two in girls were walking before being found slain. Their deaths are now being treated as murders. As of Tuesday, authorities had not called off the search, but according to Sergeant Kim Riley with Indiana State Police during a Tuesday press conference , the search had been "scaled back", RTV6 reported . (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Police have released a photo of a man seen near the hiking trail where two in girls were walking before being found slain. Their deaths are now being treated as murders. As of Tuesday, authorities had not called off the search, but according to Sergeant Kim Riley with Indiana State Police during a Tuesday press conference , the search had been "scaled back", RTV6 reported . (more...)
Ranieri says Leicester are underdogs at third-tier Millwall
- February 17, 2017
There will be 3,000 of them there with us to support us and I want to see our players fight. "He [Slimani] feels something in his groin and we are waiting for him". They are hurtling head first towards the relegation places and The Foxes boss insists Premier League safety is his No. 1 priority. They beat Bournemouth and Watford. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
There will be 3,000 of them there with us to support us and I want to see our players fight. "He [Slimani] feels something in his groin and we are waiting for him". They are hurtling head first towards the relegation places and The Foxes boss insists Premier League safety is his No. 1 priority. They beat Bournemouth and Watford. (more...)
New Zealand wildfires prompt hundreds of evacuations
- February 17, 2017
The yellow line boundary shows where further fire spread and smoke could pose a risk, and Civil Defence is recommending people keep out of that area. 'We understand it's hard for people to leave their homes but the fire can change direction and move incredibly quickly, ' police Senior Sergeant Ash Tabb said. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
The yellow line boundary shows where further fire spread and smoke could pose a risk, and Civil Defence is recommending people keep out of that area. 'We understand it's hard for people to leave their homes but the fire can change direction and move incredibly quickly, ' police Senior Sergeant Ash Tabb said. (more...)
Hafiz Saeed, 37 others seek removal from ECL
- February 17, 2017
The Pakistani government had on January 30, 2017, put Hafiz Saeed and four of his aides under a month-long house arrest. The Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) Wednesday requested the Interior Ministry to remove its chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed - who is now under house arrest- and 37 other party activists from the Exit Control List (ECL), claiming that the party is not involved in any terrorist activity in the country. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
The Pakistani government had on January 30, 2017, put Hafiz Saeed and four of his aides under a month-long house arrest. The Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) Wednesday requested the Interior Ministry to remove its chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed - who is now under house arrest- and 37 other party activists from the Exit Control List (ECL), claiming that the party is not involved in any terrorist activity in the country. (more...)
Former players flay Arsene Wenger
- February 17, 2017
Bayern Munich officials must be dreading the day Arjen Robben decides to retire or leave. For the last three years he has been questioned and last year was the first time I started to turn. Arsenal recovered from conceding an early goal to equalise and the game was poised at 1-1 at halftime before the Premier League club's key defender Laurent Koscielny was forced off through injury early in the second half. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Bayern Munich officials must be dreading the day Arjen Robben decides to retire or leave. For the last three years he has been questioned and last year was the first time I started to turn. Arsenal recovered from conceding an early goal to equalise and the game was poised at 1-1 at halftime before the Premier League club's key defender Laurent Koscielny was forced off through injury early in the second half. (more...)
John McCain Lists 4 Key Reasons Russia Is A Problem
- February 17, 2017
Congressional Democrats have called for an investigation into Trump's ties to Russian Federation. "What, you think our country's so innocent?" "Russia is so dependent on Europeans buying their energy, that if Europe did even a partial embargo and cut its energy purchases from Russia in half, it would have a crippling impact on the Russian economy and make it impossible for Putin to pay for his foreign aggression", Benitez said. (more...)
- February 17, 2017
Congressional Democrats have called for an investigation into Trump's ties to Russian Federation. "What, you think our country's so innocent?" "Russia is so dependent on Europeans buying their energy, that if Europe did even a partial embargo and cut its energy purchases from Russia in half, it would have a crippling impact on the Russian economy and make it impossible for Putin to pay for his foreign aggression", Benitez said. (more...)
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