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House and Senate expected to vote on bipartisan budget deal today
- February 09, 2018
The Senate had reached a deal a day earlier on a measure that would lift spending limit and raise military spending, the bill stalled in the upper chamber for hours as Kentucky Republican Rand Paul held up a vote to protest increases in the federal deficit. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The Senate had reached a deal a day earlier on a measure that would lift spending limit and raise military spending, the bill stalled in the upper chamber for hours as Kentucky Republican Rand Paul held up a vote to protest increases in the federal deficit. (more...)
US Supreme Court won't hear Pa. case
- February 09, 2018
Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico, who heads Democrats' House campaign arm. He claimed that the entire five-justice majority committed "misbehavior in office" so extreme that they should be removed from office. "Particularly its disregard for precedent which supports deferring redistricting until after the 2018 election". The current boundaries resulted from Republicans who controlled the Legislature and governor's office breaking decades of geographic precedent when drawing boundaries after ... (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico, who heads Democrats' House campaign arm. He claimed that the entire five-justice majority committed "misbehavior in office" so extreme that they should be removed from office. "Particularly its disregard for precedent which supports deferring redistricting until after the 2018 election". The current boundaries resulted from Republicans who controlled the Legislature and governor's office breaking decades of geographic precedent when drawing boundaries after ... (more...)
Egypt set to launch 'comprehensive' army op in Sinai
- February 09, 2018
Egypt on Friday launched a major security operation involving the army and police against "terrorist and criminal elements and organisations" across the country, the army spokesman said. Egypt has begun a sweeping military operation against the militants active in violence-torn North Sinai Province in the extreme northwest and the nearby Nile Delta. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Egypt on Friday launched a major security operation involving the army and police against "terrorist and criminal elements and organisations" across the country, the army spokesman said. Egypt has begun a sweeping military operation against the militants active in violence-torn North Sinai Province in the extreme northwest and the nearby Nile Delta. (more...)
Congress Passes Government Funding Bill Overnight
- February 09, 2018
Almost $300 billion in new spending that is included in the bill approved on Friday will mean the annual budget deficit will exceed $1 trillion in 2019, said the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a private fiscal policy watchdog group in Washington . (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Almost $300 billion in new spending that is included in the bill approved on Friday will mean the annual budget deficit will exceed $1 trillion in 2019, said the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a private fiscal policy watchdog group in Washington . (more...)
Trump's approval rating tops Obama's at same point in presidency
- February 09, 2018
A new IBD/TIPP poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly believe the Obama administration "improperly surveilled" Donald Trump's presidential campaign, Investor's Business Daily reported . A poll released Thursday indicates otherwise, though, with 48 percent of likely voters approving of his performance amid undiminished media opposition. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
A new IBD/TIPP poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly believe the Obama administration "improperly surveilled" Donald Trump's presidential campaign, Investor's Business Daily reported . A poll released Thursday indicates otherwise, though, with 48 percent of likely voters approving of his performance amid undiminished media opposition. (more...)
Congress votes to end second U.S. government shutdown in three weeks
- February 09, 2018
The House ultimately passed the measure on a bipartisan 240-186 vote just after 5:30 a.m. The 2-year $300 billion budget deal that was negotiated on Wednesday would have increased funding for the military as well as civilian programmes but was delayed by Senator Paul Rand, the Junior Republican Senator from Kentucky, till after the deadline imposed at the end of the last shutdown in January. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The House ultimately passed the measure on a bipartisan 240-186 vote just after 5:30 a.m. The 2-year $300 billion budget deal that was negotiated on Wednesday would have increased funding for the military as well as civilian programmes but was delayed by Senator Paul Rand, the Junior Republican Senator from Kentucky, till after the deadline imposed at the end of the last shutdown in January. (more...)
International Olympic Committee decision on Russian athletes shameful: Russian PM
- February 09, 2018
Bach added: "The privilege to be invited requires more than just the absence of a sanction". International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach is sure to face questioning with roughly 100 IOC members gathered in frigid South Korea for the start of two days of meetings that will lead up to the opening Friday of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics . (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Bach added: "The privilege to be invited requires more than just the absence of a sanction". International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach is sure to face questioning with roughly 100 IOC members gathered in frigid South Korea for the start of two days of meetings that will lead up to the opening Friday of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics . (more...)
Dem Senator's Ties to Russian Oligarch Earns 'Wow!' From Trump
- February 09, 2018
Richard Burr officially requesting an interview, according to the texts, but the Senators did not want to send the letter and be rebuffed. Rubio pointed this out in his tweet Thursday. Trump and the Russians with cover from conservative media like Fox News coordinated to illegally win a presidential election. The two showed up unannounced at Steele's office, and neither Democrats on the committee nor the U.S. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Richard Burr officially requesting an interview, according to the texts, but the Senators did not want to send the letter and be rebuffed. Rubio pointed this out in his tweet Thursday. Trump and the Russians with cover from conservative media like Fox News coordinated to illegally win a presidential election. The two showed up unannounced at Steele's office, and neither Democrats on the committee nor the U.S. (more...)
Leader of Legislative Women's Caucus Accused of Sexual Harassment
- February 09, 2018
The former staffer, Daniel Fierro of Cerritos, told POLITICO that Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, cornered him after the annual Assembly softball game while he was cleaning up the dugout. "I would say that most of the public realises that our job is based on relationships, and so we are expected to go out there and socialise", she said. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The former staffer, Daniel Fierro of Cerritos, told POLITICO that Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, cornered him after the annual Assembly softball game while he was cleaning up the dugout. "I would say that most of the public realises that our job is based on relationships, and so we are expected to go out there and socialise", she said. (more...)
Related: India wants to sell only electric vehicles by 2030
- February 09, 2018
Hyundai IONIQ claims that electric powered vehicles are brilliant. The Indian auto firm is a "pioneer in e-mobility", investing $75 million (roughly Rs. "We will launch nine new products till 2020". The Made in Bangalore Emflux One Electric Sport Bike finally showed its face and it's unlike anything that we've seen. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Hyundai IONIQ claims that electric powered vehicles are brilliant. The Indian auto firm is a "pioneer in e-mobility", investing $75 million (roughly Rs. "We will launch nine new products till 2020". The Made in Bangalore Emflux One Electric Sport Bike finally showed its face and it's unlike anything that we've seen. (more...)
Oregon Senator Faces Consequences and Pressure to Resign Amid Harassment Investigation
- February 09, 2018
However, anxious about causing a disruption and also about the impact a formal complaint would have on her relationships with other lawmakers, Gelser chose to file an informal complaint two years ago, which led the Legislature's lawyers and human resources to warn Kruse not to touch women in the Capitol. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
However, anxious about causing a disruption and also about the impact a formal complaint would have on her relationships with other lawmakers, Gelser chose to file an informal complaint two years ago, which led the Legislature's lawyers and human resources to warn Kruse not to touch women in the Capitol. (more...)
Naked passenger forces Alaska Airlines flight to return to Anchorage
- February 09, 2018
Fellow passenger Kate Danyluk told the Associated Press that she knew something was wrong because flight attendants kept going back and forth in the aisles wearing rubber gloves. Danyluk admitted that she rather go back to Anchorage than have anything worse happen. . The flight crew and other passengers who witnessed part of the incident were also interviewed by authorities, per the television station. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Fellow passenger Kate Danyluk told the Associated Press that she knew something was wrong because flight attendants kept going back and forth in the aisles wearing rubber gloves. Danyluk admitted that she rather go back to Anchorage than have anything worse happen. . The flight crew and other passengers who witnessed part of the incident were also interviewed by authorities, per the television station. (more...)
Timing, totals for incoming winter storm
- February 09, 2018
Low temperatures are expected to dip as low as 15 to 25 degrees across the area, well below freezing and cold enough for some refreezing. Chance of precipitation is 100%. The storm could drop up to 14 inches (36 cm) of snow in some areas, the National Weather Service said. Travel Wednesday afternoon and evening will be hard due to the heavy snow. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Low temperatures are expected to dip as low as 15 to 25 degrees across the area, well below freezing and cold enough for some refreezing. Chance of precipitation is 100%. The storm could drop up to 14 inches (36 cm) of snow in some areas, the National Weather Service said. Travel Wednesday afternoon and evening will be hard due to the heavy snow. (more...)
U.S. lawmakers seek budget breakthrough on eve of shutdown deadline
- February 09, 2018
In ending the shutdown , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to hold an open-floor debate on a DACA solution in the Senate , but there was no such commitment in the House. Some progressive Democrats , meanwhile, protested the agreement's omission of any measure to end the threat of deportation for hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants brought to America as children. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
In ending the shutdown , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to hold an open-floor debate on a DACA solution in the Senate , but there was no such commitment in the House. Some progressive Democrats , meanwhile, protested the agreement's omission of any measure to end the threat of deportation for hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants brought to America as children. (more...)
Congress hopes to avoid government shutdown Thursday
- February 09, 2018
The Senate wants to jack that up to $629 billion, with an addition $71 billion for war supplementals and emergency funding. If approved, the bill would then go to Trump to be signed into law. "She negotiated the deal". Only 73 Democrats voted for the bill; 67 Republicans voted against it. Will Hurd, R-Texas, and Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., up for a vote. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The Senate wants to jack that up to $629 billion, with an addition $71 billion for war supplementals and emergency funding. If approved, the bill would then go to Trump to be signed into law. "She negotiated the deal". Only 73 Democrats voted for the bill; 67 Republicans voted against it. Will Hurd, R-Texas, and Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., up for a vote. (more...)
Bangladesh court sends former leader Khaleda Zia to prison
- February 09, 2018
Anticipating blockades and protests, the government had detained several senior BNP leaders, while several others have gone into hiding. Khaleda's conviction "proves that Bangladesh has the rule of law and that no one is above the law", Law Minister Anisul Huq told reporters after the decision. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Anticipating blockades and protests, the government had detained several senior BNP leaders, while several others have gone into hiding. Khaleda's conviction "proves that Bangladesh has the rule of law and that no one is above the law", Law Minister Anisul Huq told reporters after the decision. (more...)
Court rejects appeals by 45 Russians against Winter Olympics bans
- February 09, 2018
That's going to be a focus point that we hope draws people in to being interested in seeing the North Koreans march in the opening ceremony and seeing the women's hockey team competing together. Many experts have raised worries about teamwork, and a survey showed a majority of South Koreans opposed the joint team. Why? Expectations are sky-high for an array of stars at Pyeongchang , including American skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn, while the drama in figure skating centres on ... (more...)
- February 09, 2018
That's going to be a focus point that we hope draws people in to being interested in seeing the North Koreans march in the opening ceremony and seeing the women's hockey team competing together. Many experts have raised worries about teamwork, and a survey showed a majority of South Koreans opposed the joint team. Why? Expectations are sky-high for an array of stars at Pyeongchang , including American skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn, while the drama in figure skating centres on ... (more...)
Last Winter Olympics appeal by Russian athletes rejected
- February 09, 2018
The ongoing fall-out of the Russian Federation doping scandal, which culminated as it hosted the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, has overshadowed other aspects of Pyeongchang , including the participation of North Korea. "We're hoping for a fair and logical decision from the court", Parkhomenko said. Russian officials and athletes have indicated that not all of those who have filed appeals plan to compete if they win. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
The ongoing fall-out of the Russian Federation doping scandal, which culminated as it hosted the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, has overshadowed other aspects of Pyeongchang , including the participation of North Korea. "We're hoping for a fair and logical decision from the court", Parkhomenko said. Russian officials and athletes have indicated that not all of those who have filed appeals plan to compete if they win. (more...)
Duterte orders Canadian choppers, USA arms purchases stopped
- February 09, 2018
Mr Lorenzana said on Thursday that the helicopters will be used in a "limited" role primarily "for the transportation of personnel and supplies, ferrying wounded and injured soldiers, and the conduct of humanitarian and assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations". (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Mr Lorenzana said on Thursday that the helicopters will be used in a "limited" role primarily "for the transportation of personnel and supplies, ferrying wounded and injured soldiers, and the conduct of humanitarian and assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations". (more...)
Brexit transition 'not a given', says EU's Barnier
- February 09, 2018
Declaring himself "surprised" by the United Kingdom stance, Mr Barnier said that Britain had to accept the "ineluctable consequences" of its own decision to quit the EU. "There is no wish whatsoever to punish", he said. The UK is seeking to negotiate a "standstill" transition during which Britain will effectively remain within the single market and customs union in order to allow businesses to prepare for a complete break with the EU. (more...)
- February 09, 2018
Declaring himself "surprised" by the United Kingdom stance, Mr Barnier said that Britain had to accept the "ineluctable consequences" of its own decision to quit the EU. "There is no wish whatsoever to punish", he said. The UK is seeking to negotiate a "standstill" transition during which Britain will effectively remain within the single market and customs union in order to allow businesses to prepare for a complete break with the EU. (more...)
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