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US trade deficit drops sharply to $43.6 billion in February
- April 07, 2017
The Commerce Department said the trade deficit narrowed to $43.6 billion in February from a revised $48.2 billion in January. China tops the list of countries who have trade surpluses with the United States, with a $347 billion surplus previous year. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The Commerce Department said the trade deficit narrowed to $43.6 billion in February from a revised $48.2 billion in January. China tops the list of countries who have trade surpluses with the United States, with a $347 billion surplus previous year. (more...)
Trump Admin Creates Reporting Tool for H-1B Abuse
- April 07, 2017
A member of the Justice Department said the USA workers should not have a disfavored status and the DOJ was committed wholeheartedly to the investigation and prosecution of any claims . workers", the Justice Department said in a statement. On Monday (April 3), the Department of Homeland Security announced a new measure to "deter and detect fraud and abuse" of the H1-B programme. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
A member of the Justice Department said the USA workers should not have a disfavored status and the DOJ was committed wholeheartedly to the investigation and prosecution of any claims . workers", the Justice Department said in a statement. On Monday (April 3), the Department of Homeland Security announced a new measure to "deter and detect fraud and abuse" of the H1-B programme. (more...)
Pacom Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launch
- April 07, 2017
For example, the Trump administration would do well not to pursue an overly aggressive policy toward China in the South China Sea , in light of the burgeoning crisis on the Korean Peninsula. At the White House Wednesday, Trump was meeting with a key USA ally - Jordan's King Abdullah II - and speaking by phone with two others, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to explain how his young administration plans to confront a spate of foreign challenges. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
For example, the Trump administration would do well not to pursue an overly aggressive policy toward China in the South China Sea , in light of the burgeoning crisis on the Korean Peninsula. At the White House Wednesday, Trump was meeting with a key USA ally - Jordan's King Abdullah II - and speaking by phone with two others, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to explain how his young administration plans to confront a spate of foreign challenges. (more...)
North Korea presumably fires another ballistic missile - agency
- April 07, 2017
Wednesday's launch came after President Donald Trump threatened the U.S. was prepared to go it alone in bringing the North to heel if China did not step in, and ahead of a meeting between Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. US officials reportedly determined that the missile was a medium-range Scud ER (extended range) and suffered an in-flight failure. South Korea's joint chiefs of staff issued a similar assessment, saying the missile flew about 37 miles - a much shorter distance ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Wednesday's launch came after President Donald Trump threatened the U.S. was prepared to go it alone in bringing the North to heel if China did not step in, and ahead of a meeting between Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. US officials reportedly determined that the missile was a medium-range Scud ER (extended range) and suffered an in-flight failure. South Korea's joint chiefs of staff issued a similar assessment, saying the missile flew about 37 miles - a much shorter distance ... (more...)
Gorsuch Floor Fight Foreshadows Change in Senate
- April 07, 2017
A Senate confirmation vote is expected late next week. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota comes just as the president wraps up one of the most politically disastrous weeks of his first 100 days in office. As McCaskill and other Democrats struggle with what to do, Republicans can watch the situation play out, confident that their nominee will make it on the Supreme Court one way or the other. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
A Senate confirmation vote is expected late next week. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota comes just as the president wraps up one of the most politically disastrous weeks of his first 100 days in office. As McCaskill and other Democrats struggle with what to do, Republicans can watch the situation play out, confident that their nominee will make it on the Supreme Court one way or the other. (more...)
Senate Democrats Block Gorsuch Nomination, 'Nuclear Option' Up Next
- April 07, 2017
Schumer ridiculed McConnell's contention that the Democratic action was unprecedented, noting that the Republican-led Senate a year ago refused to consider Democratic former President Barack Obama's nomination of appellate judge Merrick Garland for the same high court seat that Trump elected Gorsuch to fill. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Schumer ridiculed McConnell's contention that the Democratic action was unprecedented, noting that the Republican-led Senate a year ago refused to consider Democratic former President Barack Obama's nomination of appellate judge Merrick Garland for the same high court seat that Trump elected Gorsuch to fill. (more...)
Bill O'Reilly sexual harassment allegations: Everything you need to know
- April 07, 2017
O'Reilly and Fox News paid a total of $13 million in settlements , even though the combative commentator believes the accusations were without merit and said he made the payments to spare his family from bad publicity. Henry Holt, the publisher of O'Reilly's new book " Old School ", has said it has "no comment at this time " on the allegations against its author. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
O'Reilly and Fox News paid a total of $13 million in settlements , even though the combative commentator believes the accusations were without merit and said he made the payments to spare his family from bad publicity. Henry Holt, the publisher of O'Reilly's new book " Old School ", has said it has "no comment at this time " on the allegations against its author. (more...)
Neil Gorsuch confirmation vote
- April 07, 2017
As ABC News explained, the rule change will have lasting effects on the type of judges nominated by either party in the future. Some lawmakers have said they fear Republicans will later change the rules to eliminate minority-party filibusters of legislation - a longstanding rule meant to force Republicans and Democrats to compromise - although McConnell said this week he won't do that. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
As ABC News explained, the rule change will have lasting effects on the type of judges nominated by either party in the future. Some lawmakers have said they fear Republicans will later change the rules to eliminate minority-party filibusters of legislation - a longstanding rule meant to force Republicans and Democrats to compromise - although McConnell said this week he won't do that. (more...)
Nine Jackrabbits named to Hampshire Honor Society
- April 07, 2017
Price received his bachelor's degree in December 2016 for hospitality business. This year marks the 10th year in the 11 years the Hampshire Honor Society has been in existence that UW has had at least one individual selected. Bertrando was a team captain in 2016 and led the team in tackles with 106. "It is great to see a student-athlete like Christian continue to earn these types of honors", said A&M-Commerce head football coach Colby Carthel. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Price received his bachelor's degree in December 2016 for hospitality business. This year marks the 10th year in the 11 years the Hampshire Honor Society has been in existence that UW has had at least one individual selected. Bertrando was a team captain in 2016 and led the team in tackles with 106. "It is great to see a student-athlete like Christian continue to earn these types of honors", said A&M-Commerce head football coach Colby Carthel. (more...)
Kremlin support for Assad not unconditional
- April 07, 2017
At least 70 people were killed in Tuesday's attack, which witnesses described as a fog of chemicals that enveloped men, women and children, leaving many to suffocate, choke, or foam at the mouth. A year ago the OPCW said chlorine bombs had been dropped on at least three villages in Syria in 2014 and 2015, after which a UN-led investigation concluded the Syrian air force had been behind the attacks. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
At least 70 people were killed in Tuesday's attack, which witnesses described as a fog of chemicals that enveloped men, women and children, leaving many to suffocate, choke, or foam at the mouth. A year ago the OPCW said chlorine bombs had been dropped on at least three villages in Syria in 2014 and 2015, after which a UN-led investigation concluded the Syrian air force had been behind the attacks. (more...)
Former Russian MP shot dead in 'act of state terrorism'
- April 07, 2017
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko said the killing "is an act of state terrorism on the part of Russian Federation, which (Voronenkov) was forced to leave for political reasons". "Certainly, one should express one's viewpoint only after a report by the law enforcement agencies", the speaker said. As to why the killer had the ID of a Ukrainian National Guard serviceman and a Donbas combatant on him, Gerashchenko suggested he was carrying that ID so that he could produce it if stopped by a ... (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko said the killing "is an act of state terrorism on the part of Russian Federation, which (Voronenkov) was forced to leave for political reasons". "Certainly, one should express one's viewpoint only after a report by the law enforcement agencies", the speaker said. As to why the killer had the ID of a Ukrainian National Guard serviceman and a Donbas combatant on him, Gerashchenko suggested he was carrying that ID so that he could produce it if stopped by a ... (more...)
Markey to Trump: Negotiate with Kim Jong Un
- April 07, 2017
After defeats on his travel ban and Obamacare repeal, Trump wants to show progress countering North Korea's nuclear threat and opening Chinese markets to more US goods. The urgency about North Korea is expected to be at the forefront of the leaders' discussions. "The Trump administration can not accept a nuclear launch", he said. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
After defeats on his travel ban and Obamacare repeal, Trump wants to show progress countering North Korea's nuclear threat and opening Chinese markets to more US goods. The urgency about North Korea is expected to be at the forefront of the leaders' discussions. "The Trump administration can not accept a nuclear launch", he said. (more...)
Consent decree or not, NOPD Chief Harrison wants "fair, constitutional policing"
- April 07, 2017
As this blog post was being sent to press, the court denied the Justice Department's request to delay Thursday's hearing. The Justice Department says it wants a 90-day delay in order to re-evaluate the agreement and determine whether it will hinder efforts to fight violent crime. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
As this blog post was being sent to press, the court denied the Justice Department's request to delay Thursday's hearing. The Justice Department says it wants a 90-day delay in order to re-evaluate the agreement and determine whether it will hinder efforts to fight violent crime. (more...)
Tests on Syria victims show chemical weapons used in attack, says Turkey
- April 07, 2017
Failure to agree on a compromise text could prompt Russian Federation to use its veto to block the draft resolution, which Moscow has done seven times to shield Syria. More than 70 people have died because of the attacks and almost a third of those casualties were children. Chemical weapons attacks by the Assad regime in Syria have amplified calls for military intervention there. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Failure to agree on a compromise text could prompt Russian Federation to use its veto to block the draft resolution, which Moscow has done seven times to shield Syria. More than 70 people have died because of the attacks and almost a third of those casualties were children. Chemical weapons attacks by the Assad regime in Syria have amplified calls for military intervention there. (more...)
Scotland's papers: Scotland recession fear and ATM heist
- April 07, 2017
Output fell by 0.2% in the final three months of 2016, the first decline since the third quarter of 2015. Figures yesterday showed that the Scottish economy contracted at the end of a year ago although the United Kingdom as a whole grew. Labour economy spokeswoman Jackie Baillie said the GDP figures "provide further compelling evidence that the last thing Scotland needs is another divisive independence referendum". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Output fell by 0.2% in the final three months of 2016, the first decline since the third quarter of 2015. Figures yesterday showed that the Scottish economy contracted at the end of a year ago although the United Kingdom as a whole grew. Labour economy spokeswoman Jackie Baillie said the GDP figures "provide further compelling evidence that the last thing Scotland needs is another divisive independence referendum". (more...)
Don Rickles dies aged 90
- April 07, 2017
American comedian Don Rickles , whose entertainment career spanned more than 60 years, has died, according to his publicist. Rickles had an fantastic and long career, but to many, he's most famous for voicing Mr. Would you stop by the table?' And I said all right, I was just about finished, and I walked by the table and I said, 'How are ya, Don? On the small screen, he had his own short-lived variety show and made two attempts to star in sitcoms. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
American comedian Don Rickles , whose entertainment career spanned more than 60 years, has died, according to his publicist. Rickles had an fantastic and long career, but to many, he's most famous for voicing Mr. Would you stop by the table?' And I said all right, I was just about finished, and I walked by the table and I said, 'How are ya, Don? On the small screen, he had his own short-lived variety show and made two attempts to star in sitcoms. (more...)
Staffordshire Police Chief Constable reassures people following London terror attack
- April 07, 2017
Six people arrested after the attack on Westminster have been released, while four are still in custody, Scotland Yard says. Khalid Masood , a 52-year-old with a string of convictions stretching back decades, was unmasked by police as the home-grown terrorist who mowed down pedestrians in a vehicle and fatally stabbed a policeman. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
Six people arrested after the attack on Westminster have been released, while four are still in custody, Scotland Yard says. Khalid Masood , a 52-year-old with a string of convictions stretching back decades, was unmasked by police as the home-grown terrorist who mowed down pedestrians in a vehicle and fatally stabbed a policeman. (more...)
Rep. Castro Predicts Some Trump Associates Will 'End Up in Jail'
- April 07, 2017
But while he has refused to single out individuals for blame, Mr Castro has warned that 'when all is said and done some people will end up in jail'. "Do you want to elaborate on that, give us a little bit more", Blitzer asked, "because that's obviously a very intriguing statement". (more...)
- April 07, 2017
But while he has refused to single out individuals for blame, Mr Castro has warned that 'when all is said and done some people will end up in jail'. "Do you want to elaborate on that, give us a little bit more", Blitzer asked, "because that's obviously a very intriguing statement". (more...)
Goa govt assessing impact of SC's liquor ban on national highways
- April 07, 2017
The only modification the SC has made is to alter the 500 metres limit to 220 metres in towns with a population below 20,000 and has exempted Meghalaya and Sikkim, Mint reported on Tuesday. However, the State would not degrade the State Highways as major district roads (MDRs) since there was a demand from legislators to upgrade the MDRs as State Highways. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
The only modification the SC has made is to alter the 500 metres limit to 220 metres in towns with a population below 20,000 and has exempted Meghalaya and Sikkim, Mint reported on Tuesday. However, the State would not degrade the State Highways as major district roads (MDRs) since there was a demand from legislators to upgrade the MDRs as State Highways. (more...)
Equal pay land - Iceland looks to close the gender wage gap
- April 07, 2017
If employers fail to publish their median and mean gender pay gap figures by the April 2018 deadline, they will be contacted by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement on Equal Pay Day , which symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women's wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year. (more...)
- April 07, 2017
If employers fail to publish their median and mean gender pay gap figures by the April 2018 deadline, they will be contacted by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement on Equal Pay Day , which symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women's wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year. (more...)
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