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California math: 1 vote = $500 million in road, rail work
- April 09, 2017
How much is one vote worth in the California state Senate? Jerry Brown urges lawmakers to approve a plan for a $5 billion-a-year tax and fee road fix measure during a rally Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Jerry Brown met with Senate Democrats behind closed doors during a recess from the floor session. It took well into Thursday evening, but the California legislature mustered a two-thirds majority to pass an increase in the state gas tax for the first time in decades. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
How much is one vote worth in the California state Senate? Jerry Brown urges lawmakers to approve a plan for a $5 billion-a-year tax and fee road fix measure during a rally Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Jerry Brown met with Senate Democrats behind closed doors during a recess from the floor session. It took well into Thursday evening, but the California legislature mustered a two-thirds majority to pass an increase in the state gas tax for the first time in decades. (more...)
US vows to do more in Syria 'if needed'
- April 09, 2017
The picture emerged as a tense emergency meeting of the United Nations security council got under way following the U.S. air strike. Members of New Jersey's congressional delegation from both parties said Trump was right to stand up to Assad, although they disagreed on the way forward in Syria . (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The picture emerged as a tense emergency meeting of the United Nations security council got under way following the U.S. air strike. Members of New Jersey's congressional delegation from both parties said Trump was right to stand up to Assad, although they disagreed on the way forward in Syria . (more...)
Senate 'goes nuclear' on Supreme Court pick
- April 09, 2017
If the justices are divided 4 to 4 in any of them, the most likely route to breaking a ties would be to schedule a new round of arguments, with Gorsuch participating. But Democrats had shown no signs of forsaking their filibuster plans all week. But at times on Thursday, it was hard to escape the conclusion that Judge Garland loomed largest in the minds of Democrats. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
If the justices are divided 4 to 4 in any of them, the most likely route to breaking a ties would be to schedule a new round of arguments, with Gorsuch participating. But Democrats had shown no signs of forsaking their filibuster plans all week. But at times on Thursday, it was hard to escape the conclusion that Judge Garland loomed largest in the minds of Democrats. (more...)
Russian Federation bans photos of Putin depicted as a gay clown
- April 09, 2017
It's actually unclear which image as the list of banned "extremist" materials does not actually include a depiction of the image that is banned, but it probably looks something like the photo above. Russian authorities have moved to aggressively squelch what they call "extremist" material online in recent years, according to rights advocates and activists who track hate-speech cases. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
It's actually unclear which image as the list of banned "extremist" materials does not actually include a depiction of the image that is banned, but it probably looks something like the photo above. Russian authorities have moved to aggressively squelch what they call "extremist" material online in recent years, according to rights advocates and activists who track hate-speech cases. (more...)
USA revives talks of moving Tel Aviv embassy to Jerusalem
- April 09, 2017
Last month, Haley blocked the appointment of former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad to be the new United Nations envoy to Libya simply because he is Palestinian. The actual move is one of the most contentious acts potentially on the table in terms of the expected reaction from the Arab world, the Palestinians and even most of the Western nations. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Last month, Haley blocked the appointment of former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad to be the new United Nations envoy to Libya simply because he is Palestinian. The actual move is one of the most contentious acts potentially on the table in terms of the expected reaction from the Arab world, the Palestinians and even most of the Western nations. (more...)
Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump meets his supporters on 'SNL'
- April 09, 2017
It's at this point that Baldwin's Trump offers the most cutting line of the segment, ridiculing those Trump supporters who stubbornly continue to back the president even though he's not doing anything to improve their lives. Baldwin first turned up in the show's opening monologue, playing Trump speaking to a group of voters in Boone County, Kentucky, where he tells them: "I know you people put me in office for one reason - to bomb Syria". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
It's at this point that Baldwin's Trump offers the most cutting line of the segment, ridiculing those Trump supporters who stubbornly continue to back the president even though he's not doing anything to improve their lives. Baldwin first turned up in the show's opening monologue, playing Trump speaking to a group of voters in Boone County, Kentucky, where he tells them: "I know you people put me in office for one reason - to bomb Syria". (more...)
Henley fights his way through Masters second round
- April 09, 2017
Mickelson was one shot behind until he sputtered down the stretch with three bogeys and two par saves over his last five holes for a 73. "So, yeah, disappointed to finish like that, but I'm still within five of the lead going into the weekend with better conditions on the way". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Mickelson was one shot behind until he sputtered down the stretch with three bogeys and two par saves over his last five holes for a 73. "So, yeah, disappointed to finish like that, but I'm still within five of the lead going into the weekend with better conditions on the way". (more...)
Hicks bounces back to help Tar Heels to national title win
- April 09, 2017
Gonzaga held North Carolina to 4-of-27 shooting from 3-point range and 35 percent shooting overall to prevent the Tar Heels from running away from it. He was fouled on a basket and made the free throw. All of the game's key big men were in some sort of foul trouble in the second half. He ended up being called for his fourth foul despite replay showing minimal contact. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Gonzaga held North Carolina to 4-of-27 shooting from 3-point range and 35 percent shooting overall to prevent the Tar Heels from running away from it. He was fouled on a basket and made the free throw. All of the game's key big men were in some sort of foul trouble in the second half. He ended up being called for his fourth foul despite replay showing minimal contact. (more...)
U.S. warns Syria of 'more' strikes if Assad uses chemical attacks again
- April 09, 2017
Born-again Trump critic Joe Scarborough praised Trump's moral clarity for taking action after Syrian president Bashar al-Assad used sarin gas to kill dozens of his own people. For one, the symbolic nature of the administration's attack has apparently emboldened Russian Federation. The British government has meanwhile said it "fully supports" the United States in carrying out the air strike, describing the cruise missile strikes launched from U.S. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Born-again Trump critic Joe Scarborough praised Trump's moral clarity for taking action after Syrian president Bashar al-Assad used sarin gas to kill dozens of his own people. For one, the symbolic nature of the administration's attack has apparently emboldened Russian Federation. The British government has meanwhile said it "fully supports" the United States in carrying out the air strike, describing the cruise missile strikes launched from U.S. (more...)
Trump, Japan's Abe Agree to Keep Unity on North Korea: NHK
- April 09, 2017
Despite angry opposition from Beijing, the United States started to deploy the first elements of its advanced anti-missile defense system in South Korea last month. U.S. President Donald Trump told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that Washington would continue to increase its military capabilities to defend allies in Asia following a North Korean ballistic missile test earlier in the week, according to a White House press released issued on Wednesday. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Despite angry opposition from Beijing, the United States started to deploy the first elements of its advanced anti-missile defense system in South Korea last month. U.S. President Donald Trump told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that Washington would continue to increase its military capabilities to defend allies in Asia following a North Korean ballistic missile test earlier in the week, according to a White House press released issued on Wednesday. (more...)
Trump's Justice Department Second Guesses Consent Decrees
- April 09, 2017
He also noted that the Justice Department had not offered any evidence that holding the hearing as scheduled would harm its interests. An attorney for the Justice Department says the agency has "grave concerns" about a proposed agreement. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
He also noted that the Justice Department had not offered any evidence that holding the hearing as scheduled would harm its interests. An attorney for the Justice Department says the agency has "grave concerns" about a proposed agreement. (more...)
Restraining order filed by Gov. Robert Bentley stayed by Alabama Supreme Court
- April 09, 2017
He's been fighting in court to avoid facing embarrassing charges that he misused his office to cover up an alleged affair. A Montgomery circuit judge granted Bentley more time to respond to the allegations. "Governor Bentley pointed his finger in Hannah's face and threatened, "You will never work in the State of Alabama again if you tell anyone about this (the affair)". (more...)
- April 09, 2017
He's been fighting in court to avoid facing embarrassing charges that he misused his office to cover up an alleged affair. A Montgomery circuit judge granted Bentley more time to respond to the allegations. "Governor Bentley pointed his finger in Hannah's face and threatened, "You will never work in the State of Alabama again if you tell anyone about this (the affair)". (more...)
Democratic Senator Rails Against His Party's Filibuster Of Gorsuch Nomination
- April 09, 2017
An initial motion to end debate failed 55-45, falling five votes short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster before the rule change. Many Republicans bemoaned reaching that point, too, but they blamed Democrats for pushing them to it. Sens. Joe Manchin (D - WV), Heidi Heitkamp (D - ND), and Joe Donnelly (D - IN) voted to confirm Gorsuch. So, why are the Democrats in the Senate determined to filibuster his nomination? After he is sworn in, Gorsuch will restore the court's conservative voting ... (more...)
- April 09, 2017
An initial motion to end debate failed 55-45, falling five votes short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster before the rule change. Many Republicans bemoaned reaching that point, too, but they blamed Democrats for pushing them to it. Sens. Joe Manchin (D - WV), Heidi Heitkamp (D - ND), and Joe Donnelly (D - IN) voted to confirm Gorsuch. So, why are the Democrats in the Senate determined to filibuster his nomination? After he is sworn in, Gorsuch will restore the court's conservative voting ... (more...)
Hamilton romps to pole position for Chinese GP
- April 09, 2017
Speaking to reporters, team boss Toto Wolff pulled out a 10-euro note that he won from the Austrian racing legend Lauda - now a Mercedes part-owner and non-executive chairman - after their star driver Lewis Hamilton seized the pole in Shanghai. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
Speaking to reporters, team boss Toto Wolff pulled out a 10-euro note that he won from the Austrian racing legend Lauda - now a Mercedes part-owner and non-executive chairman - after their star driver Lewis Hamilton seized the pole in Shanghai. (more...)
UN Condemns North Korean Missile Test
- April 09, 2017
The European Union on Thursday imposed additional sanctions on North Korea over nuclear and ballistic missile tests, which it said threatened global security. When Trump was hosting his talks with Abe at the same retreat in mid-February, North Korea blasted an a surface-to-surface medium long-range ballistic missile from a mobile launcher that flew about 500 km before landing in the waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The European Union on Thursday imposed additional sanctions on North Korea over nuclear and ballistic missile tests, which it said threatened global security. When Trump was hosting his talks with Abe at the same retreat in mid-February, North Korea blasted an a surface-to-surface medium long-range ballistic missile from a mobile launcher that flew about 500 km before landing in the waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. (more...)
Severe weather risk shifts to the south in Alabama today
- April 09, 2017
The weather, which has wracked the Southeast with tornados and flooding, slashed through Georgia on Monday afternoon knocking over trees and tearing at roofs, according to The Associated Press. The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana said the tornado that killed two people in Breaux Bridge roared near but did not damage several other homes and a high school, Maj. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The weather, which has wracked the Southeast with tornados and flooding, slashed through Georgia on Monday afternoon knocking over trees and tearing at roofs, according to The Associated Press. The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana said the tornado that killed two people in Breaux Bridge roared near but did not damage several other homes and a high school, Maj. (more...)
British PM Theresa May visits Saudi Arabia, chooses not to wear headscarf
- April 09, 2017
The talks also focused on recent developments in regional and global situations. May is expected to have two days of talks with senior officials including King Salman and the country's powerful two crown princes. The war has killed at least 4,770 civilians and wounded more than 8,200 according to the United Nations office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The talks also focused on recent developments in regional and global situations. May is expected to have two days of talks with senior officials including King Salman and the country's powerful two crown princes. The war has killed at least 4,770 civilians and wounded more than 8,200 according to the United Nations office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. (more...)
Inside Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago odd "situation room" during Syria strikes
- April 09, 2017
The country's Defence Ministry said that Syrian air defences would be beefed up following the United States strikes, with Russian news agencies reporting that the ministry had also mocked the effectiveness of the strikes as "extremely low" claiming that only 23 of the missiles had hit their target. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The country's Defence Ministry said that Syrian air defences would be beefed up following the United States strikes, with Russian news agencies reporting that the ministry had also mocked the effectiveness of the strikes as "extremely low" claiming that only 23 of the missiles had hit their target. (more...)
Syria Army Says 6 Dead in US Strike
- April 09, 2017
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the missile attack damaged over a dozen hangars, a fuel depot and an air defense base. Officials said the United States fired 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at the Shayrat Airfield at 3:40 am Syrian time on Friday. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the missile attack damaged over a dozen hangars, a fuel depot and an air defense base. Officials said the United States fired 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at the Shayrat Airfield at 3:40 am Syrian time on Friday. (more...)
US Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court justice
- April 09, 2017
McConnell made have swapped a Supreme Court justice that doesn't change the balance of the court for giving Senate Democrats the power to confirm future liberal Supreme Court justices without a single Republican vote. "It's time for the Senate Democrats to confirm Judge Gorsuch ". Mr Gorsuch was confirmed within 65 days of his nomination, but the battle to appoint another justice to the court began with the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative rock star, in February past year. (more...)
- April 09, 2017
McConnell made have swapped a Supreme Court justice that doesn't change the balance of the court for giving Senate Democrats the power to confirm future liberal Supreme Court justices without a single Republican vote. "It's time for the Senate Democrats to confirm Judge Gorsuch ". Mr Gorsuch was confirmed within 65 days of his nomination, but the battle to appoint another justice to the court began with the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative rock star, in February past year. (more...)
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