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Ryan on crafting new health care bill: Close but not there yet
- April 05, 2017
As President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress lurched between repealing Obamacare or rewriting the USA tax code as their top priority, House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday dampened White House hopes for a quick vote on healthcare legislation. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
As President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress lurched between repealing Obamacare or rewriting the USA tax code as their top priority, House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday dampened White House hopes for a quick vote on healthcare legislation. (more...)
French candidate Fillon: Govt manipulating presidential race
- April 05, 2017
Those who say she stood no chance in May's deciding round - between the top two places in the first round on April 23 - are "the same people who said (Donald) Trump couldn't win", Macron said. Socialist candidate Benoit Hamon scoffed at her defence, saying it was "amusing to see you playing the victim while spending your time attacking immigrants". (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Those who say she stood no chance in May's deciding round - between the top two places in the first round on April 23 - are "the same people who said (Donald) Trump couldn't win", Macron said. Socialist candidate Benoit Hamon scoffed at her defence, saying it was "amusing to see you playing the victim while spending your time attacking immigrants". (more...)
National Archives to White House: Save all Trump tweets
- April 05, 2017
Spicer is the ordinary course of whose business? ". It is still too early draw conclusions about where all these threads will lead. The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee accused President Donald Trump on Sunday of trying to divert Congress from its investigations of Russia's role in the 2016 USA election and any links between Moscow and the Trump campaign. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Spicer is the ordinary course of whose business? ". It is still too early draw conclusions about where all these threads will lead. The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee accused President Donald Trump on Sunday of trying to divert Congress from its investigations of Russia's role in the 2016 USA election and any links between Moscow and the Trump campaign. (more...)
Cloture And The Nuclear Option: What To Know About The Gorsuch Vote
- April 05, 2017
But he poured cold water on chances of a last-minute deal on Tuesday, saying "we were trying to get eight [senators] and we didn't succeed". McConnell's promise to keep the ability to filibuster legislation could make it more hard for Republicans to get key parts of Trump's legislative agenda through the Senate, considering the expected strong Democratic opposition. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
But he poured cold water on chances of a last-minute deal on Tuesday, saying "we were trying to get eight [senators] and we didn't succeed". McConnell's promise to keep the ability to filibuster legislation could make it more hard for Republicans to get key parts of Trump's legislative agenda through the Senate, considering the expected strong Democratic opposition. (more...)
Chemical attack kills dozens in Syria, US blames Assad
- April 05, 2017
The White House on Tuesday blamed a deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria's Idlib province on the government of President Bashar al-Assad and said the incident was "reprehensible and can not be ignored by the civilized world". Referring to the 2013 attack, McCain told CNN: "We've seen this movie before, it was when Barack Obama said they would have a red line, they crossed it and he did nothing". (more...)
- April 05, 2017
The White House on Tuesday blamed a deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria's Idlib province on the government of President Bashar al-Assad and said the incident was "reprehensible and can not be ignored by the civilized world". Referring to the 2013 attack, McCain told CNN: "We've seen this movie before, it was when Barack Obama said they would have a red line, they crossed it and he did nothing". (more...)
Court: Civil Rights Law covers LGBT workplace bias
- April 05, 2017
Additionally, as the Chicago Tribune noted, the 7th Circuit court is considered "relatively conservative" as eight out of 11 judges were appointed by Republicans. Judge Richard Posner had questioned John Maley, the attorney for the community college, in November about who would be hurt if "gays and lesbians have a little more job protection", according to reports at the time. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Additionally, as the Chicago Tribune noted, the 7th Circuit court is considered "relatively conservative" as eight out of 11 judges were appointed by Republicans. Judge Richard Posner had questioned John Maley, the attorney for the community college, in November about who would be hurt if "gays and lesbians have a little more job protection", according to reports at the time. (more...)
NCAA: NC back in running to host events after law change
- April 05, 2017
But Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed the compromise bill Thursday to repeal elements of the law after passage by the state legislature earlier in the day even while saying it wasn't a flawless solution. Further, outside of bathroom facilities, the new law allows our campuses to maintain their own policies against discrimination, including protecting LGBTQ rights, and allows cities' existing nondiscrimination ordinances, including LBGTQ protections, to remain effective. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
But Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed the compromise bill Thursday to repeal elements of the law after passage by the state legislature earlier in the day even while saying it wasn't a flawless solution. Further, outside of bathroom facilities, the new law allows our campuses to maintain their own policies against discrimination, including protecting LGBTQ rights, and allows cities' existing nondiscrimination ordinances, including LBGTQ protections, to remain effective. (more...)
'Brexit 1.0' happened 450000 years ago
- April 05, 2017
The separation occurred in two stages with the first stage occurring about 450,000 years ago. Low sea levels meant the entire English Channel was dry, a frozen tundra landscape crisscrossed by small rivers much like modern day Siberia. The Strait is ~33 km in width. "We still don't know for sure why the proglacial lake spilt over". "I'd say we know more about Mars than the submarine geology of these continental shelves around the world". (more...)
- April 05, 2017
The separation occurred in two stages with the first stage occurring about 450,000 years ago. Low sea levels meant the entire English Channel was dry, a frozen tundra landscape crisscrossed by small rivers much like modern day Siberia. The Strait is ~33 km in width. "We still don't know for sure why the proglacial lake spilt over". "I'd say we know more about Mars than the submarine geology of these continental shelves around the world". (more...)
Lawmakers weigh White House offer to revive health care bill
- April 05, 2017
White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus downplayed the undoubtedly high stakes of the meeting as he left. Under the White House offer, states would be allowed to apply for waivers from several coverage requirements that President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law imposed on insurers. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus downplayed the undoubtedly high stakes of the meeting as he left. Under the White House offer, states would be allowed to apply for waivers from several coverage requirements that President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law imposed on insurers. (more...)
Le Pen insists euro exit 'wouldn't be chaotic'
- April 05, 2017
Le Pen is one of the front-runners in the French election . Dmitry Peskov, Putin's spokesman, told reporters that Putin and Le Pen had not discussed the possibility of Russian Federation offering any financial help to her political party. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Le Pen is one of the front-runners in the French election . Dmitry Peskov, Putin's spokesman, told reporters that Putin and Le Pen had not discussed the possibility of Russian Federation offering any financial help to her political party. (more...)
Thousands attend funeral service for Martin McGuinness in Londonderry
- April 05, 2017
Archbishop Eamon Martin also paid tribute to Mr McGuinness as a "man of prayer". Irish President Michael D Higgins and his predecessor, Mary McAleese, attended the service, as did Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and former PM Bertie Ahern. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Archbishop Eamon Martin also paid tribute to Mr McGuinness as a "man of prayer". Irish President Michael D Higgins and his predecessor, Mary McAleese, attended the service, as did Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and former PM Bertie Ahern. (more...)
Explosion hits Saint Petersburg metro, injuries reported
- April 05, 2017
Speculations are "cynical and mean" that the metro attack could be an act of revenge for Russia's participation in anti-terrorist operations in Syria, said Lavrov. "I travelled on the same route this morning just to see how it felt and think about life". A national of the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan is being sought as a suspect in Monday's bombing in central St Petersburg. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Speculations are "cynical and mean" that the metro attack could be an act of revenge for Russia's participation in anti-terrorist operations in Syria, said Lavrov. "I travelled on the same route this morning just to see how it felt and think about life". A national of the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan is being sought as a suspect in Monday's bombing in central St Petersburg. (more...)
Democrat predicts jail for some Trump associates
- April 05, 2017
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas predicted on April 4 that associates of President Donald Trump would go to jail because of possible collusion between Trump's people and the Russian government during the 2016 election (video below). The ranking Democrat, Adam Schiff, has called on the committee chairman, Republican Devin Nunes, to recuse himself after revelations that White House officials were the source of his statements that Trump communications were swept up in incidental ... (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas predicted on April 4 that associates of President Donald Trump would go to jail because of possible collusion between Trump's people and the Russian government during the 2016 election (video below). The ranking Democrat, Adam Schiff, has called on the committee chairman, Republican Devin Nunes, to recuse himself after revelations that White House officials were the source of his statements that Trump communications were swept up in incidental ... (more...)
Flynn Not Upfront in Disclosure Form About Income From Russia-Linked Companies
- April 05, 2017
Conservative social-media agitator Mike Cernovich reported Sunday that the White House Counsel's office had "identified" Rice as asking for the names of "incoming Trump officials", during an internal review of document logs. It appears the White House played a role in helping House intelligence committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., acquire some of that information. Schiff accused those involved of trying to "hide the White House hand" in making public the information. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Conservative social-media agitator Mike Cernovich reported Sunday that the White House Counsel's office had "identified" Rice as asking for the names of "incoming Trump officials", during an internal review of document logs. It appears the White House played a role in helping House intelligence committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., acquire some of that information. Schiff accused those involved of trying to "hide the White House hand" in making public the information. (more...)
North Korea is increasingly a focus of US-China meeting
- April 05, 2017
Trump seems to share Haley's frustration with Beijing, tweeting earlier this month that China "has done little to help" stop North Korea's nuclear aggression. Xi will want to take a frontseat in negotiating with North Korea. It has staged five nuclear tests so far, two a year ago. A military strike on the North's nuclear or missile facilities risks triggering a devastating war that could quickly kill hundreds of thousands. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Trump seems to share Haley's frustration with Beijing, tweeting earlier this month that China "has done little to help" stop North Korea's nuclear aggression. Xi will want to take a frontseat in negotiating with North Korea. It has staged five nuclear tests so far, two a year ago. A military strike on the North's nuclear or missile facilities risks triggering a devastating war that could quickly kill hundreds of thousands. (more...)
North Korea fires a possible ballistic missile
- April 05, 2017
This one comes days before US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are slated to meet face to face for the first time. A man watches a TV news program showing a file footage of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Wednesday at Seoul Train Station in Seoul , South Korea . (more...)
- April 05, 2017
This one comes days before US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are slated to meet face to face for the first time. A man watches a TV news program showing a file footage of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Wednesday at Seoul Train Station in Seoul , South Korea . (more...)
Trump bowing to Congress over wall funding
- April 05, 2017
Schumer. Trump had requested the funding to start work on the wall he had promised to build. The GOP needs some Democratic backing to prevent a government shutdown at the end of April, and Democrats have indicated they intend to block any bill that includes money allocated for a wall. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
Schumer. Trump had requested the funding to start work on the wall he had promised to build. The GOP needs some Democratic backing to prevent a government shutdown at the end of April, and Democrats have indicated they intend to block any bill that includes money allocated for a wall. (more...)
United Nations holds crisis meeting after Syria chemical attack
- April 05, 2017
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria the day before is a "moment of truth" that must be investigated. The strike carried out in the rebel-held area of Idlib Province reportedly killed dozens of people, including children, and injured more. "The regime has been systematically using small scale (chemical) attacks over a long time in order to normalize the use of those attacks", said Haid, an associate fellow at Chatham House, an global ... (more...)
- April 05, 2017
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria the day before is a "moment of truth" that must be investigated. The strike carried out in the rebel-held area of Idlib Province reportedly killed dozens of people, including children, and injured more. "The regime has been systematically using small scale (chemical) attacks over a long time in order to normalize the use of those attacks", said Haid, an associate fellow at Chatham House, an global ... (more...)
What China wants from Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Florida meeting
- April 05, 2017
The test elicited a terse response from the US State Department, unlike the standard diplomatic condemnations that usually follow Pyongyang's missile tests. One senior administration official warned that the "clock has now run out" on Pyongyang. Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff says in a statement that the missile fired from the North's eastern coastal town of Sinpo on Wednesday morning flew about 60 kilometers (37 miles.) It gave no further details. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
The test elicited a terse response from the US State Department, unlike the standard diplomatic condemnations that usually follow Pyongyang's missile tests. One senior administration official warned that the "clock has now run out" on Pyongyang. Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff says in a statement that the missile fired from the North's eastern coastal town of Sinpo on Wednesday morning flew about 60 kilometers (37 miles.) It gave no further details. (more...)
Seoul: North Korea fires ballistic missile off east coast
- April 05, 2017
South Korea's presidential Blue House called a National Security Council meeting to review the situation. Hwang ordered the nation's troops to strengthen their combat readiness in case of a contingency. The initial US and South Korean assessments indicated it was a KN-15 medium-range missile, whose first publicly known test in February was considered by many foreign experts as a potentially worrying development. (more...)
- April 05, 2017
South Korea's presidential Blue House called a National Security Council meeting to review the situation. Hwang ordered the nation's troops to strengthen their combat readiness in case of a contingency. The initial US and South Korean assessments indicated it was a KN-15 medium-range missile, whose first publicly known test in February was considered by many foreign experts as a potentially worrying development. (more...)
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