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White House Considering Puerto Rico Shipping Exemption
- September 29, 2017
But, he is not sure whether he should lift shipping restrictions to facilitate aid and recovery efforts on the Caribbean island - because, apparently, the mariners don't want him to. "It is unacceptable to force the people of Puerto Rico to pay at least twice as much for food, clean drinking water, supplies and infrastructure due to Jones Act requirements as they work to recover from this disaster", he continued. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
But, he is not sure whether he should lift shipping restrictions to facilitate aid and recovery efforts on the Caribbean island - because, apparently, the mariners don't want him to. "It is unacceptable to force the people of Puerto Rico to pay at least twice as much for food, clean drinking water, supplies and infrastructure due to Jones Act requirements as they work to recover from this disaster", he continued. (more...)
Senate Intel Dem rips Twitter over 'deeply disappointing' briefing
- September 29, 2017
Both panels have invited Twitter and Facebook to be interviewed in public this fall about the Russian influence campaign, but the companies have yet to accept. Twitter said it would continue to investigate. The requests are the latest move by congressional investigators to gain information from internet companies as they probe the extent of Moscow's alleged efforts to disrupt last year's US election. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Both panels have invited Twitter and Facebook to be interviewed in public this fall about the Russian influence campaign, but the companies have yet to accept. Twitter said it would continue to investigate. The requests are the latest move by congressional investigators to gain information from internet companies as they probe the extent of Moscow's alleged efforts to disrupt last year's US election. (more...)
Athletes, activists spar on kneeling national anthem protests
- September 29, 2017
The Cowboys (2-1), bouncing back from a 42-17 pummeling in Denver, began the game kneeling at midfield with owner Jerry Jones in a show of unity that followed widespread protests across the National Football League of critical comments by President Donald Trump over the weekend. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
The Cowboys (2-1), bouncing back from a 42-17 pummeling in Denver, began the game kneeling at midfield with owner Jerry Jones in a show of unity that followed widespread protests across the National Football League of critical comments by President Donald Trump over the weekend. (more...)
The Jones Act Could Be Hindering Puerto Rico's Recovery
- September 29, 2017
The officials said DHS can not issue a waiver due to increased shipping costs but must make the determination based on whether there are national-defense implications. "Lapan, though, makes clear that these specific factors have not been considered: "[DHS] has not done an analysis of the potential cost savings of waiving the Jones Act for Puerto Rico since that is not material to our decision-making". (more...)
- September 29, 2017
The officials said DHS can not issue a waiver due to increased shipping costs but must make the determination based on whether there are national-defense implications. "Lapan, though, makes clear that these specific factors have not been considered: "[DHS] has not done an analysis of the potential cost savings of waiving the Jones Act for Puerto Rico since that is not material to our decision-making". (more...)
Oklahoma House speaker calls for recess in special session
- September 29, 2017
Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City, said Republicans are not willing to raise the gross production tax up to 5 percent. "We think that the embarrassment that happened at the feet of the Speaker today hopefully bodes well that a bipartisan agreement is on the horizon", said House Minority Leader Scott Inman, (D) District 94. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City, said Republicans are not willing to raise the gross production tax up to 5 percent. "We think that the embarrassment that happened at the feet of the Speaker today hopefully bodes well that a bipartisan agreement is on the horizon", said House Minority Leader Scott Inman, (D) District 94. (more...)
US Senate confirms Fargo trial judge to federal appeals court
- September 29, 2017
Circuit Court of Appeals, a federal court based in New Orleans known for fiercely conservative rulings. He's now a partner in the Dallas office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and co-chair of the firm's Appellate and Constitutional Law practice group, according to its website. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Circuit Court of Appeals, a federal court based in New Orleans known for fiercely conservative rulings. He's now a partner in the Dallas office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and co-chair of the firm's Appellate and Constitutional Law practice group, according to its website. (more...)
Hurricanes Lee and Maria remnants to hit United Kingdom and Ireland
- September 29, 2017
The storm, which is moving across the North Atlantic on course for the United Kingdom, is expected to weaken as it leaves tropical waters but forecasters are still predicting strong winds and heavy rain to batter parts of the country. It is expected to continue weakening as it moves further east, and no coastal watches or warnings were associated with the storm at midday Thursday. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
The storm, which is moving across the North Atlantic on course for the United Kingdom, is expected to weaken as it leaves tropical waters but forecasters are still predicting strong winds and heavy rain to batter parts of the country. It is expected to continue weakening as it moves further east, and no coastal watches or warnings were associated with the storm at midday Thursday. (more...)
Trading Watch on Shares of AK Steel Holding Corp (AKS)
- September 29, 2017
Macquarie began coverage on AK Steel Holding Corporation in a report on Wednesday, September 6th. Shikiar Asset Management Inc. now owns 62,500 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $411,000 after buying an additional 1,500 shares during the period. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Macquarie began coverage on AK Steel Holding Corporation in a report on Wednesday, September 6th. Shikiar Asset Management Inc. now owns 62,500 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $411,000 after buying an additional 1,500 shares during the period. (more...)
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Wows Investors; Here's Why
- September 29, 2017
Institutional investors and hedge funds own 34.32% of the company's stock. Short traders are more bullish on shares of Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc . The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $20.69 and a 200 day moving average price of $16.55. Zynerba Pharmaceuticals has a 12 month low of $5.80 and a 12 month high of $23.57. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Institutional investors and hedge funds own 34.32% of the company's stock. Short traders are more bullish on shares of Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc . The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $20.69 and a 200 day moving average price of $16.55. Zynerba Pharmaceuticals has a 12 month low of $5.80 and a 12 month high of $23.57. (more...)
IAEA chief to visit S. Korea to discuss N. Korean nuke issue
- September 29, 2017
Despite this, the IAEA has repeatedly insisted that Iran is in compliance with the nuclear deal, but in so doing it has not only ignored the issue of what remains unknown about possible military dimensions, but it has also ignored confirmed, if minor, violations of the JCPOA's limits on Iran's stockpiles of nuclear materials and nuclear byproducts. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Despite this, the IAEA has repeatedly insisted that Iran is in compliance with the nuclear deal, but in so doing it has not only ignored the issue of what remains unknown about possible military dimensions, but it has also ignored confirmed, if minor, violations of the JCPOA's limits on Iran's stockpiles of nuclear materials and nuclear byproducts. (more...)
Black Lives Matter movement can not be sued, United States judge rules
- September 29, 2017
A lawyer for the activist named in the lawsuit, DeRay Mckesson , said he was sorry the officer was injured. "'Dark Lives Matter, ' as a social development, can't be sued, in any case, correspondingly that a man can't conceivably sue other social developments, for example, the Civil Rights development, the LGBT rights development or the Tea Party development", Chief Judge Brian Jackson of a U.S District Court in Baton Rouge wrote in a 24-page administering. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
A lawyer for the activist named in the lawsuit, DeRay Mckesson , said he was sorry the officer was injured. "'Dark Lives Matter, ' as a social development, can't be sued, in any case, correspondingly that a man can't conceivably sue other social developments, for example, the Civil Rights development, the LGBT rights development or the Tea Party development", Chief Judge Brian Jackson of a U.S District Court in Baton Rouge wrote in a 24-page administering. (more...)
Israel occupies just 2 percent of West Bank: US ambassador
- September 29, 2017
Friedman explained that a new Israeli-Palestinian peace plan is in the works, and will be presented in the coming months. Friedman further asserted that Israel is "only occupying two percent of the West Bank". Nabil Shaath, an aide to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, responded in a video clip on Twitter that the U.S ambassador had displayed "absolute ignorance of facts of law and of the position of the United States". (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Friedman explained that a new Israeli-Palestinian peace plan is in the works, and will be presented in the coming months. Friedman further asserted that Israel is "only occupying two percent of the West Bank". Nabil Shaath, an aide to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, responded in a video clip on Twitter that the U.S ambassador had displayed "absolute ignorance of facts of law and of the position of the United States". (more...)
Royana Singh; Banaras Hindu University's First Women Chief Proctor
- September 29, 2017
Girls face eve teasing and groping on campus regularly. Under his "earn while learn" scheme, the VC also announced that senior physical education girl students will be appointment as women security personnel in the campus. "Having done so much, it will be insulting to go on leave two months before my tenure comes to an end. I will prefer quitting", he asserted. Royana Singh as its first woman chief proctor. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Girls face eve teasing and groping on campus regularly. Under his "earn while learn" scheme, the VC also announced that senior physical education girl students will be appointment as women security personnel in the campus. "Having done so much, it will be insulting to go on leave two months before my tenure comes to an end. I will prefer quitting", he asserted. Royana Singh as its first woman chief proctor. (more...)
Steve Daines says Chinese cooperation is essential to controlling North Korea
- September 29, 2017
The escalating situation with North Korea's nuclear capability has been a source of criticism for President Trump and his team. Photo South Korean fighter jets during the ceremony on Thursday. The US now maintains some 28,500 American troops in South Korea as part of its joint defense commitment to its Asian ally. Mr. Moon has been more aggressive than his conservative predecessors about building up the South Korean military. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
The escalating situation with North Korea's nuclear capability has been a source of criticism for President Trump and his team. Photo South Korean fighter jets during the ceremony on Thursday. The US now maintains some 28,500 American troops in South Korea as part of its joint defense commitment to its Asian ally. Mr. Moon has been more aggressive than his conservative predecessors about building up the South Korean military. (more...)
Trump lifts Jones Act for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico
- September 29, 2017
Rubio, who visited the island Monday, said the most pressing concern for Puerto Rico was not just funneling aid to the island but establishing a logistical authority for the supply chain and recovery efforts. Department of Energy said. "The relief effort is under control", Duke said. With act waived , supplies would make it to the island quicker. Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert said the Defense Department is in charge of a lot but not everything. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Rubio, who visited the island Monday, said the most pressing concern for Puerto Rico was not just funneling aid to the island but establishing a logistical authority for the supply chain and recovery efforts. Department of Energy said. "The relief effort is under control", Duke said. With act waived , supplies would make it to the island quicker. Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert said the Defense Department is in charge of a lot but not everything. (more...)
Rep. Louie Gohmert calls for Sen. John McCain's recall
- September 29, 2017
But those attempts came to a crashing, and potentially fatal, halt Tuesday when McConnell conceded defeat in the effort to pass the Graham-Cassidy bill. Lindsey Graham , R-S.C., and Bill Cassidy , R-La. "He's earned that right". " John McCain , distributing a video that showed the Arizona Republican on board with the mission in the past". (more...)
- September 29, 2017
But those attempts came to a crashing, and potentially fatal, halt Tuesday when McConnell conceded defeat in the effort to pass the Graham-Cassidy bill. Lindsey Graham , R-S.C., and Bill Cassidy , R-La. "He's earned that right". " John McCain , distributing a video that showed the Arizona Republican on board with the mission in the past". (more...)
ICE arrests almost 450 illegal immigrants in sanctuary city raids
- September 29, 2017
The raid, referred to as "Operation "Safe City" in a news release , spanned four days in cities through the US, and ended Wednesday. The operation targeted people who have violated USA immigration laws, specifically fugitives, people who re-entered the country after deportation and those with criminal convictions, pending criminal charges or known gang affiliation, according to ICE. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
The raid, referred to as "Operation "Safe City" in a news release , spanned four days in cities through the US, and ended Wednesday. The operation targeted people who have violated USA immigration laws, specifically fugitives, people who re-entered the country after deportation and those with criminal convictions, pending criminal charges or known gang affiliation, according to ICE. (more...)
Travel ban to North Korea not affecting Malaysians - Matta
- September 29, 2017
According to the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Malaysia, the ban on travel to North Korea will be revised as soon as the situation normalizes. It is not now clear whether they will be affected by this travel ban. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has for the third time postponed Malaysia's AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 qualifiers match with North Korea, which was supposed to have been played in Pyongyang next month. (more...)
- September 29, 2017
According to the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Malaysia, the ban on travel to North Korea will be revised as soon as the situation normalizes. It is not now clear whether they will be affected by this travel ban. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has for the third time postponed Malaysia's AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 qualifiers match with North Korea, which was supposed to have been played in Pyongyang next month. (more...)
South Korea: Taking military helm will scare the North
- September 29, 2017
Malaysia said on Thursday all its citizens are banned from travelling to North Korea until further notice due to escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The leaders also confirmed their commitment to the full implementation of sanctions resolutions by the United Nations Security Council. "As for the comments related to the deployment from the end of the year, it can be understood as the South and the US reach a deal quickly through close consultation considering the grave security ... (more...)
- September 29, 2017
Malaysia said on Thursday all its citizens are banned from travelling to North Korea until further notice due to escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The leaders also confirmed their commitment to the full implementation of sanctions resolutions by the United Nations Security Council. "As for the comments related to the deployment from the end of the year, it can be understood as the South and the US reach a deal quickly through close consultation considering the grave security ... (more...)
North Korea has just released this absolutely bonkers propaganda video
- September 29, 2017
The latest escalation in the war of words between the nations came two days after US Air Force bombers, escorted by fighter jets, flew over waters east of North Korea on Saturday. National Security Office (NSO) chief Chung Eui-yong reported to lawmakers on Wednesday that the USA had promised to "expand the rotational deployment of the strategic assets around the Korean peninsula". (more...)
- September 29, 2017
The latest escalation in the war of words between the nations came two days after US Air Force bombers, escorted by fighter jets, flew over waters east of North Korea on Saturday. National Security Office (NSO) chief Chung Eui-yong reported to lawmakers on Wednesday that the USA had promised to "expand the rotational deployment of the strategic assets around the Korean peninsula". (more...)
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