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States now allowed to defund Planned Parenthood
- April 16, 2017
Holt concluded that the law " reverses a rule that was finalized" shortly before President Obama left office. Other causes that Obama wanted to ensure didn't get stopped include sexually transmitted infections and its funding, pregnancy care, breast and cervical cancer screening, in addition to abortions. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Holt concluded that the law " reverses a rule that was finalized" shortly before President Obama left office. Other causes that Obama wanted to ensure didn't get stopped include sexually transmitted infections and its funding, pregnancy care, breast and cervical cancer screening, in addition to abortions. (more...)
President Trump Signs Controversial 'Planned Parenthood' Rule
- April 16, 2017
Vice President Pence had to cast the tiebreaking vote in the Senate on March 30 to send the bill to the president. The signing of this resolution will now allow states to proceed to defund Planned Parenthood. "And that's exactly what we do and we do it better than anyone", said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Stephanie Schriock, president of Emily's List, which supports Democratic female candidates for public office who support abortion, said the bill ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Vice President Pence had to cast the tiebreaking vote in the Senate on March 30 to send the bill to the president. The signing of this resolution will now allow states to proceed to defund Planned Parenthood. "And that's exactly what we do and we do it better than anyone", said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Stephanie Schriock, president of Emily's List, which supports Democratic female candidates for public office who support abortion, said the bill ... (more...)
Dufner eagles twice to lead RBC Heritage through 3 rounds
- April 16, 2017
But the 2013 PGA Championship victor quickly closed that deficit with eagles on both front-nine par 5s, at Nos. Webb Simpson and Ian Poulter each held the lead at one stage, only to end their respective rounds two and three shots behind. However, a bogey at the last saw the Canadian - still winless on the PGA Tour - sign for a 69 and slip back into second. Donald dropped down to a tie for sixth place after a disappointing round of 72. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
But the 2013 PGA Championship victor quickly closed that deficit with eagles on both front-nine par 5s, at Nos. Webb Simpson and Ian Poulter each held the lead at one stage, only to end their respective rounds two and three shots behind. However, a bogey at the last saw the Canadian - still winless on the PGA Tour - sign for a 69 and slip back into second. Donald dropped down to a tie for sixth place after a disappointing round of 72. (more...)
Protesters around country call for Trump to release tax returns
- April 16, 2017
However, this is something that the president has refused to do so. For four decades, presidents and major-party nominees have released at least some of their tax returns, with the exception of Gerald Ford. Mr Trump broke a long-held tradition during his presidential campaign by not revealing his tax history, and later claimed that the public were not interested after he was elected. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
However, this is something that the president has refused to do so. For four decades, presidents and major-party nominees have released at least some of their tax returns, with the exception of Gerald Ford. Mr Trump broke a long-held tradition during his presidential campaign by not revealing his tax history, and later claimed that the public were not interested after he was elected. (more...)
Donald Trump's White House will keep visitor logs secret from public
- April 16, 2017
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington said it is suing the Trump administration for the release of the visitor logs. In 2013 a federal court ruled that visitor logs for the White House itself fall under the category of " presidential records ", which are not subject to Freedom of Information Act disclosures. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington said it is suing the Trump administration for the release of the visitor logs. In 2013 a federal court ruled that visitor logs for the White House itself fall under the category of " presidential records ", which are not subject to Freedom of Information Act disclosures. (more...)
American UN ambassador steps up rhetoric on Russian Federation over Syria
- April 16, 2017
In response, Donald Trump rained down 59 Tomahawk missiles from a U.S. ship in the Mediterranean to blast the Syrian airbase where the chemical attack was launched. "So, there's multiple priorities", she said. Her words, however, came a day after she said Washington was ready to take additional action after a solo USA strike on a Syrian air base. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
In response, Donald Trump rained down 59 Tomahawk missiles from a U.S. ship in the Mediterranean to blast the Syrian airbase where the chemical attack was launched. "So, there's multiple priorities", she said. Her words, however, came a day after she said Washington was ready to take additional action after a solo USA strike on a Syrian air base. (more...)
Schedule, Secrecy Give Federal Judge, Condemned Men Pause
- April 16, 2017
State officials challenged one order Saturday and vowed to fight the other. A federal judge in Arkansas issued an injunction Saturday halting the execution by lethal injection of nine inmates. The Arkansas Supreme Court was a buzz Saturday, though we don't know why. The company said a temporary restraining order issued by a Pulaski County judge preventing Arkansas from using the drug is no longer necessary now that a federal judge has halted the state's executions, which were set to ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
State officials challenged one order Saturday and vowed to fight the other. A federal judge in Arkansas issued an injunction Saturday halting the execution by lethal injection of nine inmates. The Arkansas Supreme Court was a buzz Saturday, though we don't know why. The company said a temporary restraining order issued by a Pulaski County judge preventing Arkansas from using the drug is no longer necessary now that a federal judge has halted the state's executions, which were set to ... (more...)
Hillary Clinton Skewers Male Legislators' Attitudes Toward Women's Health
- April 16, 2017
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton highlighted the hypocrisy of President Donald Trump citing the "beautiful babies" killed in a chemical weapons attack in Syria as one of his reasons for ordering Thursday's US missile strike against a Syrian government airbase while his travel ban still barred Syrians of all ages from entering the United States as refugees in a speech made Friday at a luncheon for Annie's List in Houston , Texas. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton highlighted the hypocrisy of President Donald Trump citing the "beautiful babies" killed in a chemical weapons attack in Syria as one of his reasons for ordering Thursday's US missile strike against a Syrian government airbase while his travel ban still barred Syrians of all ages from entering the United States as refugees in a speech made Friday at a luncheon for Annie's List in Houston , Texas. (more...)
Trump pulls his punches on China and Germany
- April 16, 2017
It has placed China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan in the monitoring list in its six-monthly report to the Congress. Trump, who on the campaign trail blamed China for "stealing" U.S.jobs and prosperity by cheapening its currency, repeatedly promised to label the country as a currency manipulator on "day one" of a Trump administration - a move that would require special negotiations and could lead to punitive duties and other action. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
It has placed China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan in the monitoring list in its six-monthly report to the Congress. Trump, who on the campaign trail blamed China for "stealing" U.S.jobs and prosperity by cheapening its currency, repeatedly promised to label the country as a currency manipulator on "day one" of a Trump administration - a move that would require special negotiations and could lead to punitive duties and other action. (more...)
Blasts three homers in win over Phillies
- April 16, 2017
The Mets have returned almost the same lineup as 2016. NY out-hit the Phillies 20-8. He allowed five hits and walked one, and his fastball sat in the 94-97 miles per hour range early. Aaron Nola was the other to do so. "They said something about a strained flexor tendon", manager Pete Mackanin said. "It could have gone a lot worse in a couple of situations". (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The Mets have returned almost the same lineup as 2016. NY out-hit the Phillies 20-8. He allowed five hits and walked one, and his fastball sat in the 94-97 miles per hour range early. Aaron Nola was the other to do so. "They said something about a strained flexor tendon", manager Pete Mackanin said. "It could have gone a lot worse in a couple of situations". (more...)
Jury Reaches Verdict in Hernandez Double Murder Trial
- April 16, 2017
The prosecution reportedly relied heavily on the testimony of Hernandez's former friend Alexander Bradley , who claims Hernandez tried to kill him because he was a witness to the 2012 shootings. It was Bradley that said that Aaron Hernandez became enraged when de Abreu spilled a drink on him and opened fire on their auto later that night. "We're disappointed", Suffolk County district attorney Daniel Conley told reporters. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The prosecution reportedly relied heavily on the testimony of Hernandez's former friend Alexander Bradley , who claims Hernandez tried to kill him because he was a witness to the 2012 shootings. It was Bradley that said that Aaron Hernandez became enraged when de Abreu spilled a drink on him and opened fire on their auto later that night. "We're disappointed", Suffolk County district attorney Daniel Conley told reporters. (more...)
Ramirez has 6 RBIs as Indians rout Verlander, Tigers 13
- April 16, 2017
In his last six at-bats over the last two games, Ramirez is 6-for-6 with two homers and seven RBIs. Santana tacked on two more in the fifth with a single to right field off Shane Greene , though the runs were Verlander's responsibility. Today's matchup at Progressive Field is also a treat. Corey Kluber and Justin Verlander face off once again. Santana now has eight career home runs off Verlander, more than any other player. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
In his last six at-bats over the last two games, Ramirez is 6-for-6 with two homers and seven RBIs. Santana tacked on two more in the fifth with a single to right field off Shane Greene , though the runs were Verlander's responsibility. Today's matchup at Progressive Field is also a treat. Corey Kluber and Justin Verlander face off once again. Santana now has eight career home runs off Verlander, more than any other player. (more...)
Michael Moore: Defunding Planned Parenthood 'Vicious'
- April 16, 2017
The ceremony was closed to the media. Trump did not issue a statement Thursday, though the White House announced that he had signed the bill. House Speaker Paul D. "We won't stand for it", Schriock said. On Friday, Maryland legislators - without the signature of Gov. Larry Hogan - passed a law that requires the state to reimburse Planned Parenthood of any funds denied to it by the federal government, effectively making the funding of Planned Parenthood law. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
The ceremony was closed to the media. Trump did not issue a statement Thursday, though the White House announced that he had signed the bill. House Speaker Paul D. "We won't stand for it", Schriock said. On Friday, Maryland legislators - without the signature of Gov. Larry Hogan - passed a law that requires the state to reimburse Planned Parenthood of any funds denied to it by the federal government, effectively making the funding of Planned Parenthood law. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation ups reward to $20K in Jakubowski manhunt
- April 16, 2017
Police said he should be considered "armed and unsafe". Rock County Sheriff's Department Commander Troy Knudson said in a news release that authorities investigated a suspicious person complaint near St. Investigators have obtained a manifesto Jakubowski mailed to Trump. "Revolution! It's time for change". The FBI also released an enhanced photo Tuesday of Jakubowski that shows what he might look like with a shaved head and without facial hair. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Police said he should be considered "armed and unsafe". Rock County Sheriff's Department Commander Troy Knudson said in a news release that authorities investigated a suspicious person complaint near St. Investigators have obtained a manifesto Jakubowski mailed to Trump. "Revolution! It's time for change". The FBI also released an enhanced photo Tuesday of Jakubowski that shows what he might look like with a shaved head and without facial hair. (more...)
Leicester European dream still intact after Atletico loss
- April 16, 2017
There'll be a conversation with Wes and the medical staff but we won't take a gamble. Ndidi who was just a booking away from getting a one-match ban kept It clean and is now inline to feature in the all important second leg clash. It's a free-kick, it's a definite free-kick, but it's outside the box". Leicester stayed tightly locked on defense even after conceding the goal, making sure it headed back to England with a chance. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
There'll be a conversation with Wes and the medical staff but we won't take a gamble. Ndidi who was just a booking away from getting a one-match ban kept It clean and is now inline to feature in the all important second leg clash. It's a free-kick, it's a definite free-kick, but it's outside the box". Leicester stayed tightly locked on defense even after conceding the goal, making sure it headed back to England with a chance. (more...)
Controversial ex-president to run again in Iran presidential race
- April 16, 2017
Khamenei's "advice was not a ban", he said at the interior ministry where registration was taking place. Mehr news agency quoted Mr Ahmadinejad as saying that he registered as a candidate "only to support Baghaei". The powerful election vetting body is close to Khamenei as he appoints half of its members. Also, under his administrations, Iran's global ties were brought to an unprecedented low point and the country's nuclear dossier escalated into a drawn-out diplomatic ... (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Khamenei's "advice was not a ban", he said at the interior ministry where registration was taking place. Mehr news agency quoted Mr Ahmadinejad as saying that he registered as a candidate "only to support Baghaei". The powerful election vetting body is close to Khamenei as he appoints half of its members. Also, under his administrations, Iran's global ties were brought to an unprecedented low point and the country's nuclear dossier escalated into a drawn-out diplomatic ... (more...)
Nancy Pelosi: 'Sean Spicer must be fired'
- April 16, 2017
I got into a topic I shouldn't have and I screwed up. " Sean Spicer must be fired, and the President must immediately disavow his spokesman's statements", Pelosi said . The White House press secretary generated a national outcry on Tuesday after saying during a discussion of United States military action in Syria that even Adolf Hitler had not used chemical weapons against his own people. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
I got into a topic I shouldn't have and I screwed up. " Sean Spicer must be fired, and the President must immediately disavow his spokesman's statements", Pelosi said . The White House press secretary generated a national outcry on Tuesday after saying during a discussion of United States military action in Syria that even Adolf Hitler had not used chemical weapons against his own people. (more...)
Further opening investment, trade an opportunity for China, US: Former treasury
- April 16, 2017
In recent days, President Trump has backed off his calls to label China a currency manipulator after vowing to punish Beijing in the early days of his administration. The Treasury said Germany has a "responsibility" to help balance global demand and trade flows. "The US can not and will not bear the burden of an worldwide trading system that unfairly disadvantages our exports and unfairly advantages the exports of our trading partners through artificially distorted exchange rates", it said. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
In recent days, President Trump has backed off his calls to label China a currency manipulator after vowing to punish Beijing in the early days of his administration. The Treasury said Germany has a "responsibility" to help balance global demand and trade flows. "The US can not and will not bear the burden of an worldwide trading system that unfairly disadvantages our exports and unfairly advantages the exports of our trading partners through artificially distorted exchange rates", it said. (more...)
Neil Gorsuch is sworn in as Supreme Court justice
- April 16, 2017
As I watched the incredible dignity of President Trump, Justice Anthony Kennedy, and now-Justice Gorsuch, I realized how 'President Trump has exceeded my expectations. Trump also thanked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for the moment. Monday's ceremony comes after a bruising 66-day confirmation process in which Senate Republicans triggered the "nuclear option", eliminating the 60-vote filibuster threshold for all future high court nominees. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
As I watched the incredible dignity of President Trump, Justice Anthony Kennedy, and now-Justice Gorsuch, I realized how 'President Trump has exceeded my expectations. Trump also thanked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for the moment. Monday's ceremony comes after a bruising 66-day confirmation process in which Senate Republicans triggered the "nuclear option", eliminating the 60-vote filibuster threshold for all future high court nominees. (more...)
Russian Federation slams watchdog probe of alleged Syria chemical attack
- April 16, 2017
Johnson was widely criticised for failing to get the G7 to back his bid for new sanctions against senior Russian and Syrian figures following the chemical weapons attack in Syria's Idlib province that killed dozens and caused an global outcry. (more...)
- April 16, 2017
Johnson was widely criticised for failing to get the G7 to back his bid for new sanctions against senior Russian and Syrian figures following the chemical weapons attack in Syria's Idlib province that killed dozens and caused an global outcry. (more...)
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