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US high court hands disabled students win on education standards
- March 24, 2017
Gorsuch's opinion in that decision , Thompson R2-J School District v. Luke P . Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of IL said the high court had just tossed out a standard that Gorsuch himself had used in a similar case that lowered the bar for educational achievement. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Gorsuch's opinion in that decision , Thompson R2-J School District v. Luke P . Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of IL said the high court had just tossed out a standard that Gorsuch himself had used in a similar case that lowered the bar for educational achievement. (more...)
Government Says Trump DC Hotel Lease is OK
- March 24, 2017
Trump signed the document with the General Services Administration (GSA) in 2013, before his presidential campaign. The decision quickly drew harsh criticism from ethics watchdogs and from two congressional Democrats, who said the General Services Administration had a different position before Trump took office. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Trump signed the document with the General Services Administration (GSA) in 2013, before his presidential campaign. The decision quickly drew harsh criticism from ethics watchdogs and from two congressional Democrats, who said the General Services Administration had a different position before Trump took office. (more...)
House GOP Leaders Cancel Vote on Health Care Bill
- March 24, 2017
Trump has put his own credibility and deal-making skills on the line for the measure, but he has also suggested he could single out lawmakers and make their lives hard if they defy him. White House aides presented the threat Thursday night hours after Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the measure from consideration because he and Trump had failed to marshal fractious Republicans around their bill. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Trump has put his own credibility and deal-making skills on the line for the measure, but he has also suggested he could single out lawmakers and make their lives hard if they defy him. White House aides presented the threat Thursday night hours after Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the measure from consideration because he and Trump had failed to marshal fractious Republicans around their bill. (more...)
Sen. Casey says he won't vote for Gorsuch
- March 24, 2017
His opposition could force Republicans, who control 52 seats in the Senate, to either round up eight Democratic votes or change the rules - the "nuclear option" - to eliminate the 60-vote requirement for confirmation. "The Supreme Court matters a great, great deal", Schumer said. At the rate that Donald Trump's administration is being investigated for corruption and possible coordination with a state actor hoping to influence the 2016 election , one could easily make the argument that ... (more...)
- March 24, 2017
His opposition could force Republicans, who control 52 seats in the Senate, to either round up eight Democratic votes or change the rules - the "nuclear option" - to eliminate the 60-vote requirement for confirmation. "The Supreme Court matters a great, great deal", Schumer said. At the rate that Donald Trump's administration is being investigated for corruption and possible coordination with a state actor hoping to influence the 2016 election , one could easily make the argument that ... (more...)
North Korean suspect is son of ex-envoy
- March 24, 2017
Apart from him, the police are also searching for two other suspects: Kwang Hyon-song and Ri Ji-u. Interpol has issued a red notice for their arrest, upon Malaysia's request. Malaysia has arrested three people in connection with the murder. The two women accused of fatally attacking Kim Jong-nam have been charged with murder. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Apart from him, the police are also searching for two other suspects: Kwang Hyon-song and Ri Ji-u. Interpol has issued a red notice for their arrest, upon Malaysia's request. Malaysia has arrested three people in connection with the murder. The two women accused of fatally attacking Kim Jong-nam have been charged with murder. (more...)
Pa.'s GOP lawmakers divided heading into Obamacare repeal vote
- March 24, 2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan discusses the House health care vote with Dana Perino, today at 2pm ET on Fox News Channel! "President Trump and Speaker Ryan agreed with me last night that this is wrong and must be fixed", Barletta said. "I asked for President Trump's support, and he gave it", Barletta said. A Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs report issued past year revealed that under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, half a million illegal ... (more...)
- March 24, 2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan discusses the House health care vote with Dana Perino, today at 2pm ET on Fox News Channel! "President Trump and Speaker Ryan agreed with me last night that this is wrong and must be fixed", Barletta said. "I asked for President Trump's support, and he gave it", Barletta said. A Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs report issued past year revealed that under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, half a million illegal ... (more...)
Donald Trump's Time interview: 5 takeaways - and one major question
- March 24, 2017
The Time writer, Michael Scherer , said he tried one final time to get the president "to answer a question about the risk to his reputation caused by false and ever-changing utterances", but that Mr. "I'm a narcissist and you're not". He also cited a 2001 Washington Post story that briefly mentioned an unverified claim that Muslims celebrated on the day of the terrorist attacks, September 11, 2001, but police in New Jersey said the celebrations did not occur, even as Trump ... (more...)
- March 24, 2017
The Time writer, Michael Scherer , said he tried one final time to get the president "to answer a question about the risk to his reputation caused by false and ever-changing utterances", but that Mr. "I'm a narcissist and you're not". He also cited a 2001 Washington Post story that briefly mentioned an unverified claim that Muslims celebrated on the day of the terrorist attacks, September 11, 2001, but police in New Jersey said the celebrations did not occur, even as Trump ... (more...)
Special Education Students Deserve Challenging Curriculum, Rules Supreme Court
- March 24, 2017
At his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch refused to discuss his personal views on marriage equality. "A student offered an educational program providing "merely more than de minimis " progress from year to year can hardly be said to have been offered an education at all", Roberts wrote. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
At his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch refused to discuss his personal views on marriage equality. "A student offered an educational program providing "merely more than de minimis " progress from year to year can hardly be said to have been offered an education at all", Roberts wrote. (more...)
Florida vs. 8 Wisconsin
- March 24, 2017
Don't believe me? Check this out. Hill also did in his first season, but hadn't been back in the tournament since before this season. Eight days after Xavier knocked Marquette out of the Big East tournament in the quarterfinals, Williams bugged out to Virginia Tech. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Don't believe me? Check this out. Hill also did in his first season, but hadn't been back in the tournament since before this season. Eight days after Xavier knocked Marquette out of the Big East tournament in the quarterfinals, Williams bugged out to Virginia Tech. (more...)
Trump to be commencement speaker at Liberty University
- March 24, 2017
President delivers the commencement address at a university, it's a rare honor and it's something that we're just so thrilled about and excited", Falwell said . "Jerry Falwell Jr., referring to the president, said that the graduates will hear from someone who is "champion of the average American citizen", including many who felt forgotten and neglected by the establishment". (more...)
- March 24, 2017
President delivers the commencement address at a university, it's a rare honor and it's something that we're just so thrilled about and excited", Falwell said . "Jerry Falwell Jr., referring to the president, said that the graduates will hear from someone who is "champion of the average American citizen", including many who felt forgotten and neglected by the establishment". (more...)
Amber Alert issued for missing California children
- March 24, 2017
Police say they have no information on the suspect. License plate 7TJR654 with tinted windows. He is a Hispanic male described as 1 foot 5 inches tall, 30 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a white shirt and blue shorts. Authorities said the vehicle was last seen heading south toward Ramon Road, a major roadway that runs through Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Thousand Palms. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Police say they have no information on the suspect. License plate 7TJR654 with tinted windows. He is a Hispanic male described as 1 foot 5 inches tall, 30 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a white shirt and blue shorts. Authorities said the vehicle was last seen heading south toward Ramon Road, a major roadway that runs through Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Thousand Palms. (more...)
Welch dares GOP to bring Obamacare killer bill to vote
- March 24, 2017
The impact of the above, combined with the repeal of funding Planned Parenthood, would likely impact African Americans in a big way. By 2026, those premiums would be about ten percent lower than they would under the Affordable Care Act. In an analysis of the initial bill, it had also said 24 million more Americans would end up uninsured. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) in a statement on the bill on March 14. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
The impact of the above, combined with the repeal of funding Planned Parenthood, would likely impact African Americans in a big way. By 2026, those premiums would be about ten percent lower than they would under the Affordable Care Act. In an analysis of the initial bill, it had also said 24 million more Americans would end up uninsured. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) in a statement on the bill on March 14. (more...)
Backed health care bill vote delayed amid questions over GOP support
- March 24, 2017
This high-wire balancing act, in which Republicans are catering to conservatives in the House with the knowledge that they still must woo moderates to get legislation to Trump's desk, could not only reshape the nation's health-care system but could also have uncertain electoral repercussions for the new majority. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
This high-wire balancing act, in which Republicans are catering to conservatives in the House with the knowledge that they still must woo moderates to get legislation to Trump's desk, could not only reshape the nation's health-care system but could also have uncertain electoral repercussions for the new majority. (more...)
Pro-settlement David Friedman confirmed by Senate as USA envoy to Israel
- March 24, 2017
He was approved in a 52-46 vote in the Republican-run chamber, despite opposition from the Democrats. Most Democrats were not convinced that Mr. Friedman's concerted efforts during his confirmation hearing to walk back some of his more vitriolic comments were enough to recommend him for the post. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
He was approved in a 52-46 vote in the Republican-run chamber, despite opposition from the Democrats. Most Democrats were not convinced that Mr. Friedman's concerted efforts during his confirmation hearing to walk back some of his more vitriolic comments were enough to recommend him for the post. (more...)
'I was right!' Trump praises instincts for 'correctly' accusing Obama of 'wiretapping'
- March 24, 2017
I've been alive for a long time . "An accusation by a president isn't like an accusation leveled by one private citizen against another, It's about more than factual truth or carelessness". Biden said he did not think that the House GOP bill, backed by President Donald Trump , had the votes to pass. Given the recent updates, if the allegations are not true and unsupported by evidence, it can be a scandal on a major scale. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
I've been alive for a long time . "An accusation by a president isn't like an accusation leveled by one private citizen against another, It's about more than factual truth or carelessness". Biden said he did not think that the House GOP bill, backed by President Donald Trump , had the votes to pass. Given the recent updates, if the allegations are not true and unsupported by evidence, it can be a scandal on a major scale. (more...)
London attacker identified as Khalid Masood, as death toll rises to 5,
- March 24, 2017
Utah couple Kurt and Melissa Cochran. His wife Melissa, whose parents are now serving as missionaries in London , was also injured. They were in Europe to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, and were scheduled to return to the United States on Thursday. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Utah couple Kurt and Melissa Cochran. His wife Melissa, whose parents are now serving as missionaries in London , was also injured. They were in Europe to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, and were scheduled to return to the United States on Thursday. (more...)
Late Kelechi Iheanacho penalty gives Nigeria draw with Senegal
- March 24, 2017
Turkey-based midfielder Ogenyi Onazi will lead the Super Eagles in tonight's friendly against Senegal in London. Nigeria received a blow in the 25th minute, when Onazi was stretchered off injured, to be replaced by John Ogu. Lack of active playing time this season in the Premier League really affected Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho as he missed numerous chances which would have resulted to goals for the Super Eagles . (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Turkey-based midfielder Ogenyi Onazi will lead the Super Eagles in tonight's friendly against Senegal in London. Nigeria received a blow in the 25th minute, when Onazi was stretchered off injured, to be replaced by John Ogu. Lack of active playing time this season in the Premier League really affected Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho as he missed numerous chances which would have resulted to goals for the Super Eagles . (more...)
James Harris Jackson Baltimore white supremacist: I came to slaughter African Americans
- March 24, 2017
Authorities said Jackson walked into the NYPD substation in Times Square Tuesday and announced he was wanted in the stabbing of a 66-year-old man that happened 24 hours earlier. Jackson has been charged with murder in the second degree, and officials may upgrade to hate crime related charges as the investigation progresses. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Authorities said Jackson walked into the NYPD substation in Times Square Tuesday and announced he was wanted in the stabbing of a 66-year-old man that happened 24 hours earlier. Jackson has been charged with murder in the second degree, and officials may upgrade to hate crime related charges as the investigation progresses. (more...)
Over 40% of French Undecided on Candidate to Vote for During Elections
- March 24, 2017
Marine Le Pen is to visit Moscow on Friday as Russian Federation hailed the French presidential candidate as a realist who opposes globalization along with U.S. The National Front leader's visit comes on the heels of a trip this week to Chad, the base of a French military operation aimed at rooting out Islamic extremists from a swathe of Africa. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
Marine Le Pen is to visit Moscow on Friday as Russian Federation hailed the French presidential candidate as a realist who opposes globalization along with U.S. The National Front leader's visit comes on the heels of a trip this week to Chad, the base of a French military operation aimed at rooting out Islamic extremists from a swathe of Africa. (more...)
Utah gov. signs .05 DUI limit, strictest in US
- March 24, 2017
The Republican says police won't measure someone's blood alcohol level until they have seen visible signs of impairment and the person fails a field sobriety test. The group says it could lead many people to forgo a drink with dinner, hurting the industry and punishing people who are now considered responsible drinkers. (more...)
- March 24, 2017
The Republican says police won't measure someone's blood alcohol level until they have seen visible signs of impairment and the person fails a field sobriety test. The group says it could lead many people to forgo a drink with dinner, hurting the industry and punishing people who are now considered responsible drinkers. (more...)
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