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23 million fewer Americans insured under House GOP bill, says CBO
- May 26, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was frank on Wednesday about just how hard it will be to pass a health care bill in the Senate. "I don't know how we get to 50 at the moment", he told Reuters yesterday . Like, 800 percent more expensive. "Services or benefits likely to be excluded from [essential health benefits] in some states include maternity care, mental health and substance abuse benefits, rehabilitative and habilitative services, and pediatric dental benefits", the ... (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was frank on Wednesday about just how hard it will be to pass a health care bill in the Senate. "I don't know how we get to 50 at the moment", he told Reuters yesterday . Like, 800 percent more expensive. "Services or benefits likely to be excluded from [essential health benefits] in some states include maternity care, mental health and substance abuse benefits, rehabilitative and habilitative services, and pediatric dental benefits", the ... (more...)
Russian Federation probe: Subpoenas to get Flynn to talk
- May 26, 2017
The committee leaders are directing the two new subpoenas at Flynn's Virginia-based businesses because businesses don't have a right to plead the Fifth , Warner said. Meanwhile, the New York Times reported last week that Comey had described a conversation in February in which Trump asked him to drop the investigation of Michael Flynn , Trump's former national security advisor who was sacked for misleading Vice President Mike Pence about a conversation he had with the Russian ambassador. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The committee leaders are directing the two new subpoenas at Flynn's Virginia-based businesses because businesses don't have a right to plead the Fifth , Warner said. Meanwhile, the New York Times reported last week that Comey had described a conversation in February in which Trump asked him to drop the investigation of Michael Flynn , Trump's former national security advisor who was sacked for misleading Vice President Mike Pence about a conversation he had with the Russian ambassador. (more...)
At least one dead after two blasts at Jakarta bus terminal
- May 26, 2017
Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, has long struggled with Islamic militancy and hundreds of radicals from the Southeast Asian state have flocked to fight with IS, sparking fears that weakened extremist outfits could get a new lease of life. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, has long struggled with Islamic militancy and hundreds of radicals from the Southeast Asian state have flocked to fight with IS, sparking fears that weakened extremist outfits could get a new lease of life. (more...)
Gunmen in Philippines take hostages, including priest - Church
- May 26, 2017
Villegas asked Filipinos to pray for the captives and for the government to make their safety a primary concern. Duterte recently warned that Islamic State fighters driven from Iraq and Syria would end up in the southern Philippines and his country was at risk of "contamination". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Villegas asked Filipinos to pray for the captives and for the government to make their safety a primary concern. Duterte recently warned that Islamic State fighters driven from Iraq and Syria would end up in the southern Philippines and his country was at risk of "contamination". (more...)
Linked Jihadists Take Priest, Churchgoers Hostage in Philippines
- May 26, 2017
Duterte has threatened harsh measures and said martial law would remain be maintained for as long as it took to restore order. Over 30 soldiers have been wounded, the armed forces said on Wednesday. Hapilon's forces called for reinforcements from Maute units in the area. This triggered fierce clashes throughout the afternoon and into the evening, with Ano estimating there were about 50 gunmen. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Duterte has threatened harsh measures and said martial law would remain be maintained for as long as it took to restore order. Over 30 soldiers have been wounded, the armed forces said on Wednesday. Hapilon's forces called for reinforcements from Maute units in the area. This triggered fierce clashes throughout the afternoon and into the evening, with Ano estimating there were about 50 gunmen. (more...)
Donald Trump shoves fellow world leader aside at North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting
- May 26, 2017
He berated allies for "chronic underpayments" on defense spending in the face of aggressions from terrorism to "This is not fair to the people and taxpayers of the United States", Trump said in a speech. And he didn't really clarify the situation on Thursday. "We remember and mourn those almost 3,000 innocent people who were brutally murdered by terrorists on September 11th, 2001", he said. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
He berated allies for "chronic underpayments" on defense spending in the face of aggressions from terrorism to "This is not fair to the people and taxpayers of the United States", Trump said in a speech. And he didn't really clarify the situation on Thursday. "We remember and mourn those almost 3,000 innocent people who were brutally murdered by terrorists on September 11th, 2001", he said. (more...)
Police Arrest 3 More Men In Connection With Manchester Bombing
- May 26, 2017
British security services were also upset that 22-year-old Abedi's name was apparently leaked by USA officials while police in the United Kingdom continued withholding it and while raids were underway in Manchester and in Libya . Abedi was reported on Wednesday to have been a college dropout who had recently become radicalized. The relative said Salman had travelled to Manchester from Libya four days before the bombing. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
British security services were also upset that 22-year-old Abedi's name was apparently leaked by USA officials while police in the United Kingdom continued withholding it and while raids were underway in Manchester and in Libya . Abedi was reported on Wednesday to have been a college dropout who had recently become radicalized. The relative said Salman had travelled to Manchester from Libya four days before the bombing. (more...)
House budget leaves out Senate spending cuts
- May 26, 2017
As approved 29-2, House Bill 22 restructures campus and school district performance metrics by reducing the current five categories to four: student achievement, school performance, school climate and societal and demographic factors. Republican lawmakers raised eyebrows when they voted to repeal and replace Obamacare without getting a final report on what their bill would cost from the Congressional Budget Office , or CBO. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
As approved 29-2, House Bill 22 restructures campus and school district performance metrics by reducing the current five categories to four: student achievement, school performance, school climate and societal and demographic factors. Republican lawmakers raised eyebrows when they voted to repeal and replace Obamacare without getting a final report on what their bill would cost from the Congressional Budget Office , or CBO. (more...)
Md. lawyer threatens rape victim with deportation: authorities
- May 26, 2017
Christos Vasiliades , who represented the victim's purported attacker, and his associate Edgar Ivan Rodriguez , reportedly warned the rape victim's husband of the "current environment for immigrants in this country", alluding to President Donald Trump's harsh treatment of non-native residents. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Christos Vasiliades , who represented the victim's purported attacker, and his associate Edgar Ivan Rodriguez , reportedly warned the rape victim's husband of the "current environment for immigrants in this country", alluding to President Donald Trump's harsh treatment of non-native residents. (more...)
Trump discusses peace without calling for a Palestinian state
- May 26, 2017
However, despite the appearance of seemingly closed ranks between Cairo, Amman and Ramallah, the Egyptian and Jordanian leaders did meet in secret with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu past year in Aqaba, as part of US-led effort to jump start a regional peace process. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
However, despite the appearance of seemingly closed ranks between Cairo, Amman and Ramallah, the Egyptian and Jordanian leaders did meet in secret with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu past year in Aqaba, as part of US-led effort to jump start a regional peace process. (more...)
Trump meets with Pope for first time
- May 26, 2017
Melania and Ivanka wore conservative black dresses and veils during their trip to the Vatican . "The @Potus and I are looking forward to our visit with His Holiness Pope Francis @Pontifex . As he bade the pope farewell, Trump told him, "I won't forget what you said". For comparison's sake, let's take a look at how Pope Francis presented himself when former President Barack Obama swung by the Vatican a few years ago, as this Twitter user pointed out . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Melania and Ivanka wore conservative black dresses and veils during their trip to the Vatican . "The @Potus and I are looking forward to our visit with His Holiness Pope Francis @Pontifex . As he bade the pope farewell, Trump told him, "I won't forget what you said". For comparison's sake, let's take a look at how Pope Francis presented himself when former President Barack Obama swung by the Vatican a few years ago, as this Twitter user pointed out . (more...)
Trump plays up Middle East peace hopes after talks with Abbas
- May 26, 2017
From Israel, Mr Trump departed for Italy for an audience with Pope Francis. Trump's attitude toward Israel is a sharp departure from his predecessor Barack Obama , who had sometimes tense relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
From Israel, Mr Trump departed for Italy for an audience with Pope Francis. Trump's attitude toward Israel is a sharp departure from his predecessor Barack Obama , who had sometimes tense relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . (more...)
OPEC meets to extend oil cuts for up to one year
- May 26, 2017
Both benchmarks have climbed more than 15 percent from May lows on expectations of an extension. This compliance and coordination is likely to pay off in the form of higher oil prices . The nine-month extension to be discussed Thursday could include an option for an extra three months, according to ministers from Russian Federation and Nigeria. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Both benchmarks have climbed more than 15 percent from May lows on expectations of an extension. This compliance and coordination is likely to pay off in the form of higher oil prices . The nine-month extension to be discussed Thursday could include an option for an extra three months, according to ministers from Russian Federation and Nigeria. (more...)
GOP candidate charged with misdemeanor assault of reporter
- May 26, 2017
More than a third of the state's registered voters had already submitted ballots before it happened, state election officials said , and some Gianforte supporters shrugged off the charges or said they did not believe published accounts . (more...)
- May 26, 2017
More than a third of the state's registered voters had already submitted ballots before it happened, state election officials said , and some Gianforte supporters shrugged off the charges or said they did not believe published accounts . (more...)
Duterte threatens to impose martial law countrywide
- May 26, 2017
The National Food Authority (NFA) assures the public that there is enough rice in Marawi City , which is now being gripped by a running gun battle between government troops and the Maute terrorist group. "On the other hand, the persisting violence in Mindanao hasn't been soft, and so particularly strong-willed people such as the president often think of something forceful like martial law". (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The National Food Authority (NFA) assures the public that there is enough rice in Marawi City , which is now being gripped by a running gun battle between government troops and the Maute terrorist group. "On the other hand, the persisting violence in Mindanao hasn't been soft, and so particularly strong-willed people such as the president often think of something forceful like martial law". (more...)
Man Utd long-ball tactics made Europa League final boring
- May 26, 2017
Mourinho was thrown up in the air by his coaching staff in the post-match celebrations, he rolled around on the ground with his son, and jumped up and down in frenzied fashion just before United captain Wayne Rooney lifted the trophy. He was all over the pitch, appearing as a third centre back one moment to head the ball away from danger, channelling pinpoint passes to striker Marcus Rashford the next. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
Mourinho was thrown up in the air by his coaching staff in the post-match celebrations, he rolled around on the ground with his son, and jumped up and down in frenzied fashion just before United captain Wayne Rooney lifted the trophy. He was all over the pitch, appearing as a third centre back one moment to head the ball away from danger, channelling pinpoint passes to striker Marcus Rashford the next. (more...)
Appeals Court Refuses to Uphold Trump's Travel Ban
- May 26, 2017
In its 10 to 3 decision, the Richmond, Va. -based court said the president's broad immigration power to deny entry into the U.S.is not absolute. The San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in that case May 15. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
In its 10 to 3 decision, the Richmond, Va. -based court said the president's broad immigration power to deny entry into the U.S.is not absolute. The San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in that case May 15. (more...)
Philippines' Duterte mulls imposing martial law nationwide
- May 26, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in the southern Philippines, and has vowed to take harsh measures against the militants. "If there's an open defiance you will die", he said on Wednesday. But human rights groups and others fear that martial law powers could further embolden the president, who already has been accused of allowing extrajudicial killings of thousands of people in his crackdown on illegal drugs. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in the southern Philippines, and has vowed to take harsh measures against the militants. "If there's an open defiance you will die", he said on Wednesday. But human rights groups and others fear that martial law powers could further embolden the president, who already has been accused of allowing extrajudicial killings of thousands of people in his crackdown on illegal drugs. (more...)
Alabama inmate asks US Supreme Court for stay
- May 26, 2017
The execution was to have begun at 6 p.m. but was delayed by appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court . Arthur, now 75, was convicted in the 1982 murder-for-hire of Troy Wicker. After going through three separate trials for Wicker's murder, Arthur has pursued dozens of appeals in state and federal courts. Arthur's legal team has challenged the state of Alabama's lethal injection procedures, including the use of midazolam as a sedative, which many inmates and advocates argue has been ineffective. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
The execution was to have begun at 6 p.m. but was delayed by appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court . Arthur, now 75, was convicted in the 1982 murder-for-hire of Troy Wicker. After going through three separate trials for Wicker's murder, Arthur has pursued dozens of appeals in state and federal courts. Arthur's legal team has challenged the state of Alabama's lethal injection procedures, including the use of midazolam as a sedative, which many inmates and advocates argue has been ineffective. (more...)
Paul Pogba dedicates United win to victims of Manchester attack
- May 26, 2017
With the club having put all their Champions League eggs in one basket by targeting a Europa League win at the expense of a top-four finish, the club were ridiculed for taking such a risk. The game was billed as a clash between the pragmatism of Mourinho's United against the swagger and youthful exuberance of an Ajax side featuring six players aged 21 or under and in the club's first European final in 21 years. (more...)
- May 26, 2017
With the club having put all their Champions League eggs in one basket by targeting a Europa League win at the expense of a top-four finish, the club were ridiculed for taking such a risk. The game was billed as a clash between the pragmatism of Mourinho's United against the swagger and youthful exuberance of an Ajax side featuring six players aged 21 or under and in the club's first European final in 21 years. (more...)
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