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CBO report rips GOP health bill
- May 28, 2017
Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) said GOP leadership has spent significant time gathering a variety of opinions and that it is time to write a bill. The Congressional Budget Office announced yesterday Wednesday that 23 million people would lose insurance under the proposed health care bill and that premiums for seriously ill people would rise. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) said GOP leadership has spent significant time gathering a variety of opinions and that it is time to write a bill. The Congressional Budget Office announced yesterday Wednesday that 23 million people would lose insurance under the proposed health care bill and that premiums for seriously ill people would rise. (more...)
UK Resumes Intel Sharing With US After Manchester Probe Leak
- May 28, 2017
Greater Manchester Police said two men, aged 20 and 22, were detained early Saturday in the northwest England city on suspicion of terrorism offenses. Troops have been deployed to free up police officers for patrols and investigations. Greater Manchester Police chief Ian Hopkins and Neil Basu, the national co-ordinator of counterterrorism policing, urged people to contact police if they had information about Abedi's movements between May 18 and Monday night. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Greater Manchester Police said two men, aged 20 and 22, were detained early Saturday in the northwest England city on suspicion of terrorism offenses. Troops have been deployed to free up police officers for patrols and investigations. Greater Manchester Police chief Ian Hopkins and Neil Basu, the national co-ordinator of counterterrorism policing, urged people to contact police if they had information about Abedi's movements between May 18 and Monday night. (more...)
General election 2017: Corbyn quizzed on Trident and IRA
- May 28, 2017
Ms Davidson said: "This is going to focus minds on the idea that there could potentially be a Jeremy Corbyn prime ministership". Corbyn's implied probability is low but steadily on the rise. The threat level was raised to "critical" on Tuesday from "severe", which means a terror attack is imminent and British army members were deployed to assist nationwide security. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Ms Davidson said: "This is going to focus minds on the idea that there could potentially be a Jeremy Corbyn prime ministership". Corbyn's implied probability is low but steadily on the rise. The threat level was raised to "critical" on Tuesday from "severe", which means a terror attack is imminent and British army members were deployed to assist nationwide security. (more...)
Britain cuts terrorism threat level after significant police activity
- May 28, 2017
Police used an explosive device Saturday to get into a property in Manchester to arrest two men, aged 20 and 22. Greater Manchester Police had arrested another man overnight on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of its ongoing investigation into the attack. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Police used an explosive device Saturday to get into a property in Manchester to arrest two men, aged 20 and 22. Greater Manchester Police had arrested another man overnight on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of its ongoing investigation into the attack. (more...)
Trump accused of 'utter contempt' over refusal to sign climate change agreement
- May 28, 2017
President Trump failed to commit to remaining within the Paris climate agreement during a two-day meeting with world leaders that ended here Saturday, but he tweeted that he was still considering it and would announce a final decision "next week". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
President Trump failed to commit to remaining within the Paris climate agreement during a two-day meeting with world leaders that ended here Saturday, but he tweeted that he was still considering it and would announce a final decision "next week". (more...)
President Trump delays decision on Paris climate accord
- May 28, 2017
The official said this is based on Trump talking about innovation in clean technology and renewable energy, as well as demonstrating an understanding of climate change . Trudeau also went into the talks championing the benefits inclusive growth and gender equality, which are expected to be the main themes of the G7 summit that Canada is hosting in the Charlevoix region of Quebec next year. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The official said this is based on Trump talking about innovation in clean technology and renewable energy, as well as demonstrating an understanding of climate change . Trudeau also went into the talks championing the benefits inclusive growth and gender equality, which are expected to be the main themes of the G7 summit that Canada is hosting in the Charlevoix region of Quebec next year. (more...)
Trump Delays Decision on Paris Climate Accord as Allies Reaffirm Commitment
- May 28, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel described Trump as the odd man out at the G7, according to Axios, and flagged climate policy as a key reason: "The whole discussion on the topic of climate was very hard, not to say very unsatisfactory". The U.S. president is due to return to Washington later on Saturday at the end of a nine-day tour of the Middle East and Europe - his first foreign trip since taking office. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel described Trump as the odd man out at the G7, according to Axios, and flagged climate policy as a key reason: "The whole discussion on the topic of climate was very hard, not to say very unsatisfactory". The U.S. president is due to return to Washington later on Saturday at the end of a nine-day tour of the Middle East and Europe - his first foreign trip since taking office. (more...)
N. Korea leader Kim guides test of new anti-aircraft weapon
- May 28, 2017
The goal is to more closely simulate a North Korean ICBM aimed at the US homeland, officials said Friday. The Missile Defense Agency plans to conduct the test Tuesday, with the ground-based interceptor blasting out of an underground silo at Vandenberg between noon and 4:14 p.m.in an attempt to intercept the target, which is set to lift off from the Kwajalein Atoll. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The goal is to more closely simulate a North Korean ICBM aimed at the US homeland, officials said Friday. The Missile Defense Agency plans to conduct the test Tuesday, with the ground-based interceptor blasting out of an underground silo at Vandenberg between noon and 4:14 p.m.in an attempt to intercept the target, which is set to lift off from the Kwajalein Atoll. (more...)
US to launch 'first ever' missile test to counter Pyongyang
- May 28, 2017
The American interceptor has a spotty track record, succeeding in nine of 17 attempts against missiles of less-than-intercontinental range since 1999. There now are 32 interceptors in silos at Fort Greely in Alaska and four at Vandenberg, north of Los Angeles. The system will comprise 44 interceptors by the end of the year, so it could thwart an attack from a rogue state or a volley of rockets. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The American interceptor has a spotty track record, succeeding in nine of 17 attempts against missiles of less-than-intercontinental range since 1999. There now are 32 interceptors in silos at Fort Greely in Alaska and four at Vandenberg, north of Los Angeles. The system will comprise 44 interceptors by the end of the year, so it could thwart an attack from a rogue state or a volley of rockets. (more...)
Ariana Grande to play benefit concert in Manchester
- May 28, 2017
A British official says police in Manchester will stop sharing information about their bombing investigation with the USA until they get a guarantee that there will be no more leaks to the news media. The bomb used in the attack appeared to contain carefully packed shrapnel and have a powerful, high velocity charge, according to leaked photographs from the investigation published by the New York Times . (more...)
- May 28, 2017
A British official says police in Manchester will stop sharing information about their bombing investigation with the USA until they get a guarantee that there will be no more leaks to the news media. The bomb used in the attack appeared to contain carefully packed shrapnel and have a powerful, high velocity charge, according to leaked photographs from the investigation published by the New York Times . (more...)
President Trump to attend G7 meetings in Italy
- May 28, 2017
Asked about the comments Friday, a spokesman for Germany's environment ministry says "we expressly don't share the view that protecting the climate harms economic growth". On Thursday, the Washington Post and NBC News reported that Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner was under scrutiny by the Federal Bureau of Investigation because of his meetings with Russian officials before Trump took office. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Asked about the comments Friday, a spokesman for Germany's environment ministry says "we expressly don't share the view that protecting the climate harms economic growth". On Thursday, the Washington Post and NBC News reported that Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner was under scrutiny by the Federal Bureau of Investigation because of his meetings with Russian officials before Trump took office. (more...)
Mahindra, Ola launch multi-modal electric vehicle project in Nagpur
- May 28, 2017
The pilot project comprises of a strong 200 fleet of vehicles. In a bid to boost the GoI's electric vehicle push, India's first ever multi-model electric vehicle project was launched at Nagpur , said an official release by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Friday. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The pilot project comprises of a strong 200 fleet of vehicles. In a bid to boost the GoI's electric vehicle push, India's first ever multi-model electric vehicle project was launched at Nagpur , said an official release by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Friday. (more...)
Senate Staffers to Begin Writing Healthcare Bill
- May 28, 2017
Charles Schwertner said moments before the state Senate gave its final approval. "And I think that's why our Republican colleagues are having such trouble putting together their own bill". Tom Cotton, R-Ark., questioned the reliability of the figures. In the House, I sponsored Senate Bill 11 (the companion bill to my HB 6), which seeks to address the formidable foster home capacity crisis, improve medical care for foster care children, and increase accountability throughout the CPS system. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Charles Schwertner said moments before the state Senate gave its final approval. "And I think that's why our Republican colleagues are having such trouble putting together their own bill". Tom Cotton, R-Ark., questioned the reliability of the figures. In the House, I sponsored Senate Bill 11 (the companion bill to my HB 6), which seeks to address the formidable foster home capacity crisis, improve medical care for foster care children, and increase accountability throughout the CPS system. (more...)
Rubin: Israelis pleased, over all, with Trump visit
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Pope Francis at the Vatican , underscoring the emphasis during his first foreign trip on the three Abrahamic faiths. U.S. President Donald Trump (L) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem , on May 22, 2017. President Trump and President Abbas condemned the terror attack that occurred in Manchester and offered condolences to the victims and the families of those who lost loved ones. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Pope Francis at the Vatican , underscoring the emphasis during his first foreign trip on the three Abrahamic faiths. U.S. President Donald Trump (L) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem , on May 22, 2017. President Trump and President Abbas condemned the terror attack that occurred in Manchester and offered condolences to the victims and the families of those who lost loved ones. (more...)
Donald Trump's speech to Israeli parliament scrapped amid concerns
- May 28, 2017
The White House said that in talks with Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday , " President Trump underscored the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security, including to the maintenance of Israel's qualitative military edge". (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The White House said that in talks with Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday , " President Trump underscored the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security, including to the maintenance of Israel's qualitative military edge". (more...)
BA flights resume after global IT crash
- May 28, 2017
They are offering customers full refunds, if they choose not to rebook their travel. It said in a tweet that the problem is global. BA said they were working to restore services from Sunday, but warned that some delays and disruption could continue. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
They are offering customers full refunds, if they choose not to rebook their travel. It said in a tweet that the problem is global. BA said they were working to restore services from Sunday, but warned that some delays and disruption could continue. (more...)
Clinton compares Trump to Nixon, says 'presidency would eventually end in disgrace'
- May 28, 2017
Clinton implicitly compared Trump to Nixon, the Republican president brought down by the Watergate scandal. "Put it in your article", she says. Actually, Nixon was not impeached, though many in Congress, including members of his own party, called for it. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Clinton implicitly compared Trump to Nixon, the Republican president brought down by the Watergate scandal. "Put it in your article", she says. Actually, Nixon was not impeached, though many in Congress, including members of his own party, called for it. (more...)
Trump faces new controversies as trip winds down
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump delivers remarks to USA troops at the Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily, Italy , May 27, 2017 . There was no immediate comment from the White House , but Trump has angrily rejected allegations of such collusion, and was expected to quit Sicily without giving the kind of closing news conference that is customary among the G7 leaders. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
President Donald Trump delivers remarks to USA troops at the Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily, Italy , May 27, 2017 . There was no immediate comment from the White House , but Trump has angrily rejected allegations of such collusion, and was expected to quit Sicily without giving the kind of closing news conference that is customary among the G7 leaders. (more...)
Trump says he'll decide on Paris climate agreement next week
- May 28, 2017
The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gases emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020. The Washington Post reported Friday that Kislyak told his superiors that he and Kushner discussed setting up a back channel between Trump's transition team and the Kremlin. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gases emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020. The Washington Post reported Friday that Kislyak told his superiors that he and Kushner discussed setting up a back channel between Trump's transition team and the Kremlin. (more...)
Jury of 12 on Bill Cosby sex assault case includes 2 blacks
- May 28, 2017
Bill Cosby speaks to the media as he and his attorney leave Allegheny County Courthouse after the third day of jury selection in his sexual assault trial in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 . The jury from Pittsburgh will be sequestered almost 300 miles from home , which 53 potential jurors have said would be a hardship. Cosby has called the encounter consensual. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Bill Cosby speaks to the media as he and his attorney leave Allegheny County Courthouse after the third day of jury selection in his sexual assault trial in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 . The jury from Pittsburgh will be sequestered almost 300 miles from home , which 53 potential jurors have said would be a hardship. Cosby has called the encounter consensual. (more...)
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