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Abbott gives initial marching orders for special session
- July 22, 2017
Up next, legislators will work on 19 more items selected by Governor Greg Abbott . But in drafting these priorities, it seems Abbott ignored those most affected by these restrictive bills: Texas mayors. Monday, numerous groups traveled to the Capitol to protest several issues the Governor wants to be passed. Technology company IBM , one of the state's biggest employers, is pulling out all the stops to oppose the legislation, taking out full-page ads in major Texas newspapers and ... (more...)
- July 22, 2017
Up next, legislators will work on 19 more items selected by Governor Greg Abbott . But in drafting these priorities, it seems Abbott ignored those most affected by these restrictive bills: Texas mayors. Monday, numerous groups traveled to the Capitol to protest several issues the Governor wants to be passed. Technology company IBM , one of the state's biggest employers, is pulling out all the stops to oppose the legislation, taking out full-page ads in major Texas newspapers and ... (more...)
Will Melissa McCarthy ever play Sean Spicer again?
- July 22, 2017
Spicer tendered his resignation Friday morning, after Trump officially hired Scaramucci - a wealthy financier from NY - as communications director . "In just 6 months, President Trump and his staff have done great work to advance the interests of the American people, both at home and overseas". Spicer said that Trump "after some back and forth, understood that the offer that I was making was something that was in the best interest of the administration". (more...)
- July 22, 2017
Spicer tendered his resignation Friday morning, after Trump officially hired Scaramucci - a wealthy financier from NY - as communications director . "In just 6 months, President Trump and his staff have done great work to advance the interests of the American people, both at home and overseas". Spicer said that Trump "after some back and forth, understood that the offer that I was making was something that was in the best interest of the administration". (more...)
Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Japan on N.Korea - minister
- July 22, 2017
The Cabinet minister also used the visit to insist the United Kingdom stood "shoulder to shoulder" with Japan as the country tries to halt North Korea's nuclear and missile tests. "I have come to Japan to build on our historic relationship, which is based on common values, support for democracy, human rights and free and open markets", said Mr Johnson in emailed comments. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
The Cabinet minister also used the visit to insist the United Kingdom stood "shoulder to shoulder" with Japan as the country tries to halt North Korea's nuclear and missile tests. "I have come to Japan to build on our historic relationship, which is based on common values, support for democracy, human rights and free and open markets", said Mr Johnson in emailed comments. (more...)
Chelsea Handler makes farewell tribute video for Sean Spicer
- July 22, 2017
Sarah Huckabee Sanders has taken up Spicer's job. A White House official briefed on what happened next said Spicer was told of Scaramucci's hiring and Trump urged Spicer to stay on. "This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period", Spicer said in an intense statement to the press. "Are we in the midst of a major White House shake up?" I wish him continued success as he moves on to pursue new opportunities. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
Sarah Huckabee Sanders has taken up Spicer's job. A White House official briefed on what happened next said Spicer was told of Scaramucci's hiring and Trump urged Spicer to stay on. "This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period", Spicer said in an intense statement to the press. "Are we in the midst of a major White House shake up?" I wish him continued success as he moves on to pursue new opportunities. (more...)
Sean Spicer resigns as Trump seeks to fix public image
- July 22, 2017
While stressing that his leaving the administration was in no way acrimonious, Spicer did take the opportunity to lash the "fake news media" for its "obsession" with the Russian Federation investigation that has dogged Trump's presidency from the start . (more...)
- July 22, 2017
While stressing that his leaving the administration was in no way acrimonious, Spicer did take the opportunity to lash the "fake news media" for its "obsession" with the Russian Federation investigation that has dogged Trump's presidency from the start . (more...)
Senate Health Bill Prospects Worsen After Procedural Setback
- July 22, 2017
On Monday, after two GOP senators said they would vote against a key procedural vote to bring the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) to the floor, effectively killing the bill, Trump said that Republicans should immediately repeal Obamacare. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
On Monday, after two GOP senators said they would vote against a key procedural vote to bring the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) to the floor, effectively killing the bill, Trump said that Republicans should immediately repeal Obamacare. (more...)
Ivanka Trump received at least S$17.2 m since 2016, disclosure shows
- July 22, 2017
Trump rolled her brand into the trust, which is overseen by Joshua Kushner and Nicole Meyer, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, in March. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser is revising the paperwork that discloses his personal finances. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
Trump rolled her brand into the trust, which is overseen by Joshua Kushner and Nicole Meyer, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, in March. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser is revising the paperwork that discloses his personal finances. (more...)
Former CBO Directors Express 'Strong Objection' To GOP Attacks On Agency
- July 22, 2017
The former directors say in the letter that the CBO never makes recommendations about policy, regularly consults with outside experts and "enhances its transparency by releasing extensive descriptions of its analytic techniques and forecast record". (more...)
- July 22, 2017
The former directors say in the letter that the CBO never makes recommendations about policy, regularly consults with outside experts and "enhances its transparency by releasing extensive descriptions of its analytic techniques and forecast record". (more...)
Could Union Pacific Corp. (NYSE: UNP) pull back?
- July 22, 2017
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Deutsche Bank maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Friday, January 22 report. For the outlook of the current financial quarter, Analysts think the firm will post 1.37 earnings per share. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 31st were paid a $0.605 dividend. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Deutsche Bank maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Friday, January 22 report. For the outlook of the current financial quarter, Analysts think the firm will post 1.37 earnings per share. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 31st were paid a $0.605 dividend. (more...)
Turkey seeks to cool row with Germany
- July 22, 2017
He demanded the immediate release of nine German citizens now in Turkish police custody. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday also condemned comments by Germany's economy minister warning companies off investing in Turkey and said the country should "pull itself together" as a dispute between the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies escalates. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
He demanded the immediate release of nine German citizens now in Turkish police custody. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday also condemned comments by Germany's economy minister warning companies off investing in Turkey and said the country should "pull itself together" as a dispute between the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies escalates. (more...)
Trump urges Republican Senate to 'step up to the plate' and 'WIN!'
- July 22, 2017
The CBO estimated the number of uninsured would rise by 17 million next year alone if the Affordable Care Act were to be scratched without a new healthcare plan. President Trump summoned Senate Republicans to the White House on Wednesday for a private meeting and, for some, a public reprimand. But GOP leadership doesn't have enough votes for either measure to pass. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
The CBO estimated the number of uninsured would rise by 17 million next year alone if the Affordable Care Act were to be scratched without a new healthcare plan. President Trump summoned Senate Republicans to the White House on Wednesday for a private meeting and, for some, a public reprimand. But GOP leadership doesn't have enough votes for either measure to pass. (more...)
Intel shows Sessions spoke about Trump campaign with Russian ambassador
- July 22, 2017
According to US intelligence officials, Kislyak reported to his superiors that he and Sessions - then one of Trump's top foreign policy advisors - had two separate conversations. After such questions were raised, Sessions announced in March he would recuse himself from the investigation into Russia's attempted meddling in the campaign. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
According to US intelligence officials, Kislyak reported to his superiors that he and Sessions - then one of Trump's top foreign policy advisors - had two separate conversations. After such questions were raised, Sessions announced in March he would recuse himself from the investigation into Russia's attempted meddling in the campaign. (more...)
Boots faces boycott for 'sexist' refusal to drop morning after pill price
- July 22, 2017
BPAS has lobbied Boots to reduce the cost of the pill to make it more accessible for women having difficulty getting the drug quickly on the NHS. Boots charges £28.25 for Levonelle emergency contraceptive and £26.75 for its own generic version, as opposed to Tesco which charges £13.50 for Levonelle and Superdrug where the price is £13.49 for a generic version. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
BPAS has lobbied Boots to reduce the cost of the pill to make it more accessible for women having difficulty getting the drug quickly on the NHS. Boots charges £28.25 for Levonelle emergency contraceptive and £26.75 for its own generic version, as opposed to Tesco which charges £13.50 for Levonelle and Superdrug where the price is £13.49 for a generic version. (more...)
Police clash with Palestinians in Jerusalem
- July 22, 2017
Israeli police used live ammunition, tear gas and rubber-coated bullets against the demonstrators. Since the introduction of metal detectors , Palestinians have refused to enter the site, holding prayers outside. Israel initially closed the site, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount. On Thursday night, Israeli forces wounded 22 Palestinians at Lion's Gate, near Haram al-Sharif, in Jerusalem . (more...)
- July 22, 2017
Israeli police used live ammunition, tear gas and rubber-coated bullets against the demonstrators. Since the introduction of metal detectors , Palestinians have refused to enter the site, holding prayers outside. Israel initially closed the site, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount. On Thursday night, Israeli forces wounded 22 Palestinians at Lion's Gate, near Haram al-Sharif, in Jerusalem . (more...)
Sessions discussed Trump campaign with Russians
- July 22, 2017
According to the Post , U.S. intelligence agencies intercepted communications between Kislyak and his superiors. Ambassador Sergei Kislyak's accounts of two conversations with Mr Sessions, then a US Senator and key foreign policy adviser to Republican candidate Donald Trump , were intercepted by US intelligence agencies, the officials told the Post . (more...)
- July 22, 2017
According to the Post , U.S. intelligence agencies intercepted communications between Kislyak and his superiors. Ambassador Sergei Kislyak's accounts of two conversations with Mr Sessions, then a US Senator and key foreign policy adviser to Republican candidate Donald Trump , were intercepted by US intelligence agencies, the officials told the Post . (more...)
White House spokesman Spicer out in shake-up
- July 22, 2017
The White House later announced that Sarah Huckabee Sanders would replace Spicer. Spicer's resignation came after Trump named Scaramucci as White House communications director - a move that may have prompted Spicer's decision to resign. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
The White House later announced that Sarah Huckabee Sanders would replace Spicer. Spicer's resignation came after Trump named Scaramucci as White House communications director - a move that may have prompted Spicer's decision to resign. (more...)
Pentagon to withhold $50 million from Pakistan
- July 22, 2017
The funds being withheld come from the so-called Coalition Support Fund, a Pentagon program to reimburse countries that are supporting counterterrorism operations. The decision was not the first time that the Pentagon has declined to make military reimbursements to Pakistan . He also said there was still time for Pakistan to "influence the Secretary's certification decision in fiscal year 2017" by taking the required action against the Haqqanis. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
The funds being withheld come from the so-called Coalition Support Fund, a Pentagon program to reimburse countries that are supporting counterterrorism operations. The decision was not the first time that the Pentagon has declined to make military reimbursements to Pakistan . He also said there was still time for Pakistan to "influence the Secretary's certification decision in fiscal year 2017" by taking the required action against the Haqqanis. (more...)
Sexual harassment allegation: M Vincent MLA to resign
- July 22, 2017
The probe team made a decision to invoke IPC sections 376 and 354D after recording the woman's statement at a hospital in Neyyattinkara on Thursday, according to a Times of India report. The police will decide whether or not to record the statement of the MLA only after conducting a medical examination of the complainant. Speaking to NDTV, he claimed the allegations were part of a conspiracy against him. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
The probe team made a decision to invoke IPC sections 376 and 354D after recording the woman's statement at a hospital in Neyyattinkara on Thursday, according to a Times of India report. The police will decide whether or not to record the statement of the MLA only after conducting a medical examination of the complainant. Speaking to NDTV, he claimed the allegations were part of a conspiracy against him. (more...)
8 cops injured in thrashing by Indian Army in Ganderbal
- July 22, 2017
According to Kashmir Media Service, a police official told media that Army soldiers of 24 Rashtriya Rifles barged into police station Gund , beat up policemen on duty and ransacked the property of the police station late Friday night. No major injuries were suffered in the incident and the matter was resolved by the personal intervention of senior officers. "These vehicles were carrying the Army personnel who were coming back after Amarnath ". (more...)
- July 22, 2017
According to Kashmir Media Service, a police official told media that Army soldiers of 24 Rashtriya Rifles barged into police station Gund , beat up policemen on duty and ransacked the property of the police station late Friday night. No major injuries were suffered in the incident and the matter was resolved by the personal intervention of senior officers. "These vehicles were carrying the Army personnel who were coming back after Amarnath ". (more...)
Lawmakers from both parties warn Trump not to mess with Mueller
- July 22, 2017
The interview , which is also expected to take place behind closed doors, was announced by House Intelligence Committee's ranking Democratic member Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Rep. In particular, the White House has expressed concern about Mueller going outside the scope of his investigation, particularly into the area of Trump's finances. (more...)
- July 22, 2017
The interview , which is also expected to take place behind closed doors, was announced by House Intelligence Committee's ranking Democratic member Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Rep. In particular, the White House has expressed concern about Mueller going outside the scope of his investigation, particularly into the area of Trump's finances. (more...)
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