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House Passes Spending Bill Ending Overnight Government Shutdown
- February 10, 2018
If a proposal can garner 60 votes, it will pass the Senate but face an uncertain fate in the future. But Paul withheld his consent, angling for a vote on his amendment that would instead preserve the so-called sequestration budget caps . If the Senate approves it, the bill will move to the House of Representatives , where a vote was planned for late in the evening and its passage was widely expected but not assured amid resistance from lawmakers of both parties. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
If a proposal can garner 60 votes, it will pass the Senate but face an uncertain fate in the future. But Paul withheld his consent, angling for a vote on his amendment that would instead preserve the so-called sequestration budget caps . If the Senate approves it, the bill will move to the House of Representatives , where a vote was planned for late in the evening and its passage was widely expected but not assured amid resistance from lawmakers of both parties. (more...)
US House passes stopgap spending Bill to avert shutdown
- February 10, 2018
The federal Office of Personnel Management said government operations would "vary by agency" and employees should "refer to their home agency for guidance on reporting for duty" . The aide requested anonymity because leadership deliberations are secret. "The only people that have caused a shutdown are the Democrats ", she said. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The federal Office of Personnel Management said government operations would "vary by agency" and employees should "refer to their home agency for guidance on reporting for duty" . The aide requested anonymity because leadership deliberations are secret. "The only people that have caused a shutdown are the Democrats ", she said. (more...)
Murder suspect claims victim hired him through Craigslist to kill her
- February 10, 2018
Adams County sheriff Michael McIntosh speaks about the arrest of Joseph Michael Lopez for the murder of Natalie Bollinger as he is flanked by personnel involved in the investigation Ð from left, Sgt. Lopez said he tried to talk her out of the arrangement as they drove around looking for a location for the shooting, but she was firm in her decision to end her life because of issues she had with boyfriend, Lopez claims in the affidavit. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Adams County sheriff Michael McIntosh speaks about the arrest of Joseph Michael Lopez for the murder of Natalie Bollinger as he is flanked by personnel involved in the investigation Ð from left, Sgt. Lopez said he tried to talk her out of the arrangement as they drove around looking for a location for the shooting, but she was firm in her decision to end her life because of issues she had with boyfriend, Lopez claims in the affidavit. (more...)
Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish militia targets in Syria: Army
- February 10, 2018
Turkey resumed its air strikes against Afrin overnight. Diplomacy is making no progress towards ending a war now approaching its eighth year, having killed hundreds of thousands of people and forced half the pre-war Syrian population of 23 million from their homes, with millions forced out as refugees. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Turkey resumed its air strikes against Afrin overnight. Diplomacy is making no progress towards ending a war now approaching its eighth year, having killed hundreds of thousands of people and forced half the pre-war Syrian population of 23 million from their homes, with millions forced out as refugees. (more...)
Talks about talks about Zuma exit continue with ANC top 6 meeting
- February 10, 2018
However, political opponents speculated that immunity is a key element in private negotiations over Zuma's fate. While many South Africans want Ramaphosa to succeed a president whose credibility has been shattered by corruption allegations, they are increasingly impatient with the political limbo in one of Africa's largest economies. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
However, political opponents speculated that immunity is a key element in private negotiations over Zuma's fate. While many South Africans want Ramaphosa to succeed a president whose credibility has been shattered by corruption allegations, they are increasingly impatient with the political limbo in one of Africa's largest economies. (more...)
Advisors Capital Management LLC Trims Stake in Macquarie Infrastructure Corp
- February 10, 2018
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (NYSE:MIC) has risen 11.18% since February 7, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Credit Agricole S A accumulated 597,834 shares. Nottingham holds 32,481 shares or 0.11% of its portfolio. (NYSE:PFE) by 584,198 shares to 5.34 million shares, valued at $190.57M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (NYSE:MIC) has risen 11.18% since February 7, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Credit Agricole S A accumulated 597,834 shares. Nottingham holds 32,481 shares or 0.11% of its portfolio. (NYSE:PFE) by 584,198 shares to 5.34 million shares, valued at $190.57M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. (more...)
18 dead after Hong Kong bus topples over
- February 10, 2018
Firefighters sort through crash debris after a bus crash in Hong Kong on February 10, 2018. Rescuers were attempting to reach passengers trapped in the wreckage, although police were unable to say how many were still inside the bus. The site of the accident has been cordoned off, while an investigation is underway. Deadly accidents are rare on Hong Kong's public transport system, which it promotes as among the best in the world. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Firefighters sort through crash debris after a bus crash in Hong Kong on February 10, 2018. Rescuers were attempting to reach passengers trapped in the wreckage, although police were unable to say how many were still inside the bus. The site of the accident has been cordoned off, while an investigation is underway. Deadly accidents are rare on Hong Kong's public transport system, which it promotes as among the best in the world. (more...)
N. Korean leader invites S. Korea's Moon to the North--president's office
- February 10, 2018
The North Korean delegation's visit to the South Korean presidential office was the first of its kind since August 2009, when a high-level North Korean delegation made a rare trip here for the funeral of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, who held the first-ever inter-Korean summit with then North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in 2000. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The North Korean delegation's visit to the South Korean presidential office was the first of its kind since August 2009, when a high-level North Korean delegation made a rare trip here for the funeral of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, who held the first-ever inter-Korean summit with then North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in 2000. (more...)
Kim Yo-jong meets South Korean president in Seoul as thaw continues
- February 10, 2018
As for sharing Moon's box with the North Koreans, the officials said they knew in advance who was going to be in Moon's box to watch the opening ceremony. It was not immediately known what they said, but all of them were smiling. Choe and Kim Yo Jong also are under direct American sanctions for human rights abuses related to their roles in censoring information in North Korea. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
As for sharing Moon's box with the North Koreans, the officials said they knew in advance who was going to be in Moon's box to watch the opening ceremony. It was not immediately known what they said, but all of them were smiling. Choe and Kim Yo Jong also are under direct American sanctions for human rights abuses related to their roles in censoring information in North Korea. (more...)
Ayodhya dispute: Only court verdict acceptable, says AIMPLB
- February 10, 2018
Without referring to Nadvi's statement, AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said Muslims believe that "once a mosque it's always a mosque". "We hope the judgment will be in our favour", Any outcome of the court would not be considered either as win or defeat of any party but it would be the victory of justice, he said. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Without referring to Nadvi's statement, AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said Muslims believe that "once a mosque it's always a mosque". "We hope the judgment will be in our favour", Any outcome of the court would not be considered either as win or defeat of any party but it would be the victory of justice, he said. (more...)
Government Shutdown Averted Following House Of Representatives Vote
- February 10, 2018
Even without Pelosi, House passage of the budget bill was widely expected, because it includes more money for disaster relief, infrastructure and healthcare, which Democrats favor. And liberal stalwarts including top House Democrat Nancy Pelosi were also in revolt because the deal does nothing to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Even without Pelosi, House passage of the budget bill was widely expected, because it includes more money for disaster relief, infrastructure and healthcare, which Democrats favor. And liberal stalwarts including top House Democrat Nancy Pelosi were also in revolt because the deal does nothing to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation. (more...)
US President Trump defends, praises ex-aide accused of domestic abuse
- February 10, 2018
This morning, Hicks continued to defend Porter in private, a source said, telling people she thinks the allegations aren't true. The chief of staff had sought information about the status of security clearance applications for senior aides, and it was then he learned there were allegations against Mr Porter from his ex-wives. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
This morning, Hicks continued to defend Porter in private, a source said, telling people she thinks the allegations aren't true. The chief of staff had sought information about the status of security clearance applications for senior aides, and it was then he learned there were allegations against Mr Porter from his ex-wives. (more...)
Delaware County house fire kills 2 children, burns adult
- February 10, 2018
The victims' names were not immediately provided, nor were the genders of the children. The adult was not named. It's located on a 123-acre lot, records show. State Fire Investigators are working to piece together the cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing, and involves multiple law enforcement and fire units. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The victims' names were not immediately provided, nor were the genders of the children. The adult was not named. It's located on a 123-acre lot, records show. State Fire Investigators are working to piece together the cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing, and involves multiple law enforcement and fire units. (more...)
Government Shutdown Ended: Budget Deal Delivered
- February 10, 2018
A weekly recap of the top political stories from The Globe, sent right to your email . "Republicans and Democrats must support our troops and support this Bill!" Sen. That agreement includes a US$300 billion increase to both military and non-military spending limits for this year and 2019, and raises the debt until March 1 next year. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
A weekly recap of the top political stories from The Globe, sent right to your email . "Republicans and Democrats must support our troops and support this Bill!" Sen. That agreement includes a US$300 billion increase to both military and non-military spending limits for this year and 2019, and raises the debt until March 1 next year. (more...)
Cong MP moves privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju
- February 10, 2018
In her notice to Rajya Sabha Chairman, Chowdhury is learnt to have made her displeaure over Modi's remarks amply clear and felt that the act of Rijiju for the posting video clip is a violation of her rights as a member. Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev dubbed Modi's comment as "utterly sexist" and "downright distasteful". The comment had set off a guessing game as to which character the Prime Minister had in mind. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
In her notice to Rajya Sabha Chairman, Chowdhury is learnt to have made her displeaure over Modi's remarks amply clear and felt that the act of Rijiju for the posting video clip is a violation of her rights as a member. Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev dubbed Modi's comment as "utterly sexist" and "downright distasteful". The comment had set off a guessing game as to which character the Prime Minister had in mind. (more...)
Bishop 'moved on' from spat with NZ Labour
- February 10, 2018
New Zealand has about 110 personnel deployed there, training Iraqi security forces. "Australians never complain about rain", she said. Ms Bishop said she discussed a range of issues in an informal setting with Ms Ardern, who had travelled from the Coromandel to attend the dinner. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
New Zealand has about 110 personnel deployed there, training Iraqi security forces. "Australians never complain about rain", she said. Ms Bishop said she discussed a range of issues in an informal setting with Ms Ardern, who had travelled from the Coromandel to attend the dinner. (more...)
North Indians making Goa another Haryana, says minister
- February 10, 2018
I had said certain sections of them were creating nuisance and were actually the scum of the earth and that we should not have such tourists in Goa". Sardesai, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ally Goa Forward Party, was speaking at the Goa Biz Fest near Panaji . (more...)
- February 10, 2018
I had said certain sections of them were creating nuisance and were actually the scum of the earth and that we should not have such tourists in Goa". Sardesai, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ally Goa Forward Party, was speaking at the Goa Biz Fest near Panaji . (more...)
US Congress expected to vote on budget to avert government shutdown
- February 10, 2018
Congress is aiming to prevent a government shutdown on Friday by passing a new spending bill by Thursday at midnight. Republicans control both chambers of Congress. The $90 billion in disaster aid would bring the total appropriated in the wake of last year's hurricane season to nearly $140 billion. The brief shutdown came at a sensitive time for financial markets, with world stock markets diving in the past week. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
Congress is aiming to prevent a government shutdown on Friday by passing a new spending bill by Thursday at midnight. Republicans control both chambers of Congress. The $90 billion in disaster aid would bring the total appropriated in the wake of last year's hurricane season to nearly $140 billion. The brief shutdown came at a sensitive time for financial markets, with world stock markets diving in the past week. (more...)
The Newest: Sheriff downplays cop-killer's immigrant standing
- February 10, 2018
He now faces a potential death penalty. Bracamontes, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico whose case has gained mention on two occasions by President Donald Trump, reportedly said "Yay" and smiled as the verdict was read. A judge found Bracamontes competent to stand trial and he refused to plead not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors will seek the death penalty next month. (more...)
- February 10, 2018
He now faces a potential death penalty. Bracamontes, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico whose case has gained mention on two occasions by President Donald Trump, reportedly said "Yay" and smiled as the verdict was read. A judge found Bracamontes competent to stand trial and he refused to plead not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors will seek the death penalty next month. (more...)
Trump won't declassify Democratic memo
- February 10, 2018
The president had until Saturday to decide whether to allow the classified material to become public after the House intelligence committee voted Monday to release it. But White House chief counsel Don McGahn later said it could not be released in its current state "because the memorandum contains numerous properly classified and especially sensitive passages". (more...)
- February 10, 2018
The president had until Saturday to decide whether to allow the classified material to become public after the House intelligence committee voted Monday to release it. But White House chief counsel Don McGahn later said it could not be released in its current state "because the memorandum contains numerous properly classified and especially sensitive passages". (more...)
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