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Attorney: Unions misrepresenting impact of 'Janus'
- February 24, 2018
In advance of what they expect to be a stinging defeat for labor unions at the U.S. Supreme Court, a prominent IL union has countered with a suit of its own, claiming, if the court finds unions can be barred from forcing non-union workers to pay fees to the union for collective bargaining, so, too, the unions can't be forced to include those workers in the deals they cut with government officials. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
In advance of what they expect to be a stinging defeat for labor unions at the U.S. Supreme Court, a prominent IL union has countered with a suit of its own, claiming, if the court finds unions can be barred from forcing non-union workers to pay fees to the union for collective bargaining, so, too, the unions can't be forced to include those workers in the deals they cut with government officials. (more...)
West Virginia teacher strike to extend to Monday
- February 24, 2018
The battle between teachers and state lawmakers first erupted earlier in February, when the union lost a push for state lawmakers to increase the proposed raise package from 2 percent to 3 percent. Caputo noted the Capitol building in Charleston was flooded with teachers and service personnel. Union leaders for the state's teachers have not indicated whether the work stoppage will go into next week. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The battle between teachers and state lawmakers first erupted earlier in February, when the union lost a push for state lawmakers to increase the proposed raise package from 2 percent to 3 percent. Caputo noted the Capitol building in Charleston was flooded with teachers and service personnel. Union leaders for the state's teachers have not indicated whether the work stoppage will go into next week. (more...)
Trump Says Chief of Staff Kelly to Decide on Kushner's Clearance
- February 24, 2018
After that, the president's chief of staff, John Kelly , moved to strip anyone with an interim clearance of access to highly classified intelligence - a move he plans to enforce beginning on Friday. Kushner has been forced to repeatedly correct omissions in his "SF-86", the government-wide form used to apply for clearances, as well as his financial disclosure forms, which experts said could delay or even nix his chances of earning a clearance through the normal process. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
After that, the president's chief of staff, John Kelly , moved to strip anyone with an interim clearance of access to highly classified intelligence - a move he plans to enforce beginning on Friday. Kushner has been forced to repeatedly correct omissions in his "SF-86", the government-wide form used to apply for clearances, as well as his financial disclosure forms, which experts said could delay or even nix his chances of earning a clearance through the normal process. (more...)
Virtu Financial LLC Acquires New Holdings in AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC)
- February 24, 2018
Cherry Hill Mtg Invt Corp now has $214.02M valuation. The stock decreased 0.54% or $0.09 during the last trading session, reaching $16.55. About 393,706 shares traded. The shares went up by 7.29% in value last month. Valley Advisers invested in 0% or 385 shares. (NASDAQ:ADP) for 14,074 shares. Connor Clark & Lunn Management accumulated 48,269 shares. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Cherry Hill Mtg Invt Corp now has $214.02M valuation. The stock decreased 0.54% or $0.09 during the last trading session, reaching $16.55. About 393,706 shares traded. The shares went up by 7.29% in value last month. Valley Advisers invested in 0% or 385 shares. (NASDAQ:ADP) for 14,074 shares. Connor Clark & Lunn Management accumulated 48,269 shares. (more...)
Trump says US-Australia relations are strong
- February 24, 2018
But Trump's immigration demands have upset lawmakers, mostly Democrats. "We will hopefully follow in your footsteps", Trump, talking about immigration policies, said. Meanwhile, comments from former prime minister Tony Abbott have further distracted from Mr Turnbull's high-profile visit to the United States and imminent meeting with Donald Trump . (more...)
- February 24, 2018
But Trump's immigration demands have upset lawmakers, mostly Democrats. "We will hopefully follow in your footsteps", Trump, talking about immigration policies, said. Meanwhile, comments from former prime minister Tony Abbott have further distracted from Mr Turnbull's high-profile visit to the United States and imminent meeting with Donald Trump . (more...)
Donald Trump's suggestion about giving GUNS to TEACHERS leaves Twitterati in shock
- February 24, 2018
The Florida deputy, Scot Peterson, "certainly did a poor job", Trump told reporters earlier in the day as he left the White House. Peterson was assigned to the school as a resource officer and was on the campus when shooting began. Most state and local officials at the meeting did not object. "I said this yesterday when we had a mental institution where you take a sicko like this guy - he was a sick guy, so many signs - and you bring him to a mental health institution, those institutions are ... (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The Florida deputy, Scot Peterson, "certainly did a poor job", Trump told reporters earlier in the day as he left the White House. Peterson was assigned to the school as a resource officer and was on the campus when shooting began. Most state and local officials at the meeting did not object. "I said this yesterday when we had a mental institution where you take a sicko like this guy - he was a sick guy, so many signs - and you bring him to a mental health institution, those institutions are ... (more...)
Deadly blasts rock Somalia after months of relative calm
- February 24, 2018
Minutes later, another auto bomb hit a checkpoint about 300 meters from Somalia's presidential palace. The first blast went off at about 6:30 p.m., followed minutes later by a second explosion, both near up-market hotels, the intelligence agency headquarters and the president's home. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
Minutes later, another auto bomb hit a checkpoint about 300 meters from Somalia's presidential palace. The first blast went off at about 6:30 p.m., followed minutes later by a second explosion, both near up-market hotels, the intelligence agency headquarters and the president's home. (more...)
Merkel hopes United Nations will agree on Syria ceasefire this evening
- February 24, 2018
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that "five days of air strikes and intense artillery fire by the regime and its Russian ally have killed 403 civilians, including 95 children". An attempt on Thursday to get such a resolution through the council failed when Syrian government ally Russian Federation, refused to go along. "A few days ago, our military in Syria suggested to the fighters that they withdraw peacefully from Eastern Ghouta, like the evacuation of fighters and their ... (more...)
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- February 24, 2018
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that "five days of air strikes and intense artillery fire by the regime and its Russian ally have killed 403 civilians, including 95 children". An attempt on Thursday to get such a resolution through the council failed when Syrian government ally Russian Federation, refused to go along. "A few days ago, our military in Syria suggested to the fighters that they withdraw peacefully from Eastern Ghouta, like the evacuation of fighters and their ... (more...)
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN) Director Joseph L. Goldstein Sells 1000 Shares
- February 23, 2018
About 217,433 shares traded. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc . (NASDAQ: REGN ) has risen 17.40% since February 21, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 10.53% the S&P500. Therefore 42% are positive. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals had a net margin of 20.41% and a return on equity of 28.48%. Desjardins Securities maintained Fortis Inc. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
About 217,433 shares traded. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc . (NASDAQ: REGN ) has risen 17.40% since February 21, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 10.53% the S&P500. Therefore 42% are positive. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals had a net margin of 20.41% and a return on equity of 28.48%. Desjardins Securities maintained Fortis Inc. (more...)
Brexit: EU leaders debate jobs race, budget hole
- February 24, 2018
The 27 leaders won't take any formal decisions on Friday but will lay the ground for what could be bitter negotiations ahead, particularly over a post-Brexit funding gap of up to 15 billion euros a year. Cuts to agricultural funds and payments to poorer regions have already been mooted in Brussels . They are expected to tell the European Parliament that, as elected national leaders, they must have the final say on who is the next commission president in 2019. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
The 27 leaders won't take any formal decisions on Friday but will lay the ground for what could be bitter negotiations ahead, particularly over a post-Brexit funding gap of up to 15 billion euros a year. Cuts to agricultural funds and payments to poorer regions have already been mooted in Brussels . They are expected to tell the European Parliament that, as elected national leaders, they must have the final say on who is the next commission president in 2019. (more...)
Vehicle strikes security barrier by White House, driver apprehended
- February 23, 2018
The United States Secret Service is sending out tweets Friday saying a auto crashed into a security barrier near the White House. The driver of the auto was immediately apprehended by the Secret Service. "The vehicle did not breach the security barrier of the White House complex". One woman was fatally shot after attempting to force entry into the grounds via her vehicle and leading police on a chase across Washington, DC . (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The United States Secret Service is sending out tweets Friday saying a auto crashed into a security barrier near the White House. The driver of the auto was immediately apprehended by the Secret Service. "The vehicle did not breach the security barrier of the White House complex". One woman was fatally shot after attempting to force entry into the grounds via her vehicle and leading police on a chase across Washington, DC . (more...)
YHS students, staff get OK to join national school walkout March 14
- February 23, 2018
In a note sent to parents via email and social media , Superintendent Curtis Rhodes said that any students who participate in the March for Our Lives or other anti-gun protests would be punished for their involvement with a suspension of up to three days. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
In a note sent to parents via email and social media , Superintendent Curtis Rhodes said that any students who participate in the March for Our Lives or other anti-gun protests would be punished for their involvement with a suspension of up to three days. (more...)
Two people shot dead outside UBS Zurich bank
- February 23, 2018
The scene has been cordoned off. "Emergency workers found a dead and a seriously injured person on scene who has also succumbed to their injuries". Police have assured the public that the situation was now under control and that there was no danger. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The scene has been cordoned off. "Emergency workers found a dead and a seriously injured person on scene who has also succumbed to their injuries". Police have assured the public that the situation was now under control and that there was no danger. (more...)
Supreme Court allows execution of Alabama inmate to proceed
- February 23, 2018
The court ruled about 9 p.m. that officials could proceed with the execution. He added that he had been waiting outside the execution room for more than two hours while the prison staff might have been trying in vain attempt to find a proper place to insert the needle. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The court ruled about 9 p.m. that officials could proceed with the execution. He added that he had been waiting outside the execution room for more than two hours while the prison staff might have been trying in vain attempt to find a proper place to insert the needle. (more...)
Special Counsel Mueller Files New Charges against Manafort and Gates
- February 23, 2018
The new indictment comes a week after a separate Mueller indictment charged 13 Russians in a conspiracy to undermine the US presidential election. Instead, they grew from the work Manafort and Gates performed for Russia-backed former Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovych between about 2006 and 2014. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The new indictment comes a week after a separate Mueller indictment charged 13 Russians in a conspiracy to undermine the US presidential election. Instead, they grew from the work Manafort and Gates performed for Russia-backed former Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovych between about 2006 and 2014. (more...)
Trump suggests arming teachers as a solution to increase school safety
- February 23, 2018
The president's proposal to allow teachers to carry a concealed weapon and go through special training to combat school shootings has been met with a mixed reaction. Mr Trump then surveyed the audience of conservatives on which issue was more important to them, and listened as the crowd cheered loudly in support of the Second Amendment. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The president's proposal to allow teachers to carry a concealed weapon and go through special training to combat school shootings has been met with a mixed reaction. Mr Trump then surveyed the audience of conservatives on which issue was more important to them, and listened as the crowd cheered loudly in support of the Second Amendment. (more...)
NRA chief disputes calls for greater gun control
- February 23, 2018
Once again LaPierre repeated his calls for schools to increase security, even arming schoolteachers, a controversial proposal that even some Republicans have rejected. "History shows that a school shooting lasts, on average, 3 minutes", Trump tweeted . Trump will also hear from local police, health and education officials. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Once again LaPierre repeated his calls for schools to increase security, even arming schoolteachers, a controversial proposal that even some Republicans have rejected. "History shows that a school shooting lasts, on average, 3 minutes", Trump tweeted . Trump will also hear from local police, health and education officials. (more...)
German shepherd beaten, shot while protecting teen during home invasion
- February 23, 2018
The teen was on the phone with 911 when the burglars entered the bedroom where he was hiding in the closet with Rex. "I feel like if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be here today telling you this story", said Mercado. "I broke down", he said. They hoped to raise $10,000, but as of Friday morning, the GoFundMe page had raised over $23,000. For Mercado, the relief that his dog even survived was followed by the reality that his family does not have the money to pay for Rex's medical bills. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The teen was on the phone with 911 when the burglars entered the bedroom where he was hiding in the closet with Rex. "I feel like if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be here today telling you this story", said Mercado. "I broke down", he said. They hoped to raise $10,000, but as of Friday morning, the GoFundMe page had raised over $23,000. For Mercado, the relief that his dog even survived was followed by the reality that his family does not have the money to pay for Rex's medical bills. (more...)
South Carolina Republicans want to call same-sex marriages "parody marriage"
- February 23, 2018
The real parody here is not marriages of same-sex couples, but the introduction of the "Marriage and Constitution Restoration Act" as any kind of governing. The representatives sponsoring the bill are: Steven Wayne Long, William M "Bill" Chumley, James Mikell "Mike" Burns, John R McCravy III, Josiah Magnuson and Richard "Rick" Martin. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The real parody here is not marriages of same-sex couples, but the introduction of the "Marriage and Constitution Restoration Act" as any kind of governing. The representatives sponsoring the bill are: Steven Wayne Long, William M "Bill" Chumley, James Mikell "Mike" Burns, John R McCravy III, Josiah Magnuson and Richard "Rick" Martin. (more...)
Angry Birds game-maker hit by worst stock sell-off since going public
- February 23, 2018
Ratings on Rovio shares were mostly positive this week. You'd think everyone would be loving Angry Birds , especially after so many mobile releases, and the big screen effort that came to theaters a little while back. According to Bloomberg's roundup, the market had forecast sales of 79 million euros. Increased marketing costs were amid the reasons behind the profit warning. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Ratings on Rovio shares were mostly positive this week. You'd think everyone would be loving Angry Birds , especially after so many mobile releases, and the big screen effort that came to theaters a little while back. According to Bloomberg's roundup, the market had forecast sales of 79 million euros. Increased marketing costs were amid the reasons behind the profit warning. (more...)
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