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Published on Jan 22, 2019

Billionaire hedge fund manager Klarman issues dire warning on global economy - CNBC

Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Seth Klarman, chief executive officer of The Baupost Group LLC, listens during an interview in New York, June 8, 2018. In the letter, Klarman expressed confusion at investors' reaction to the U.S. retreat from …

Source: Google
Published on Jan 21, 2019

Harris launches bid: Meet the 'female Barack Obama'

Senator Kamala Harris of California joined the 2020 presidential contest today, thrusting a daughter of immigrants from Jamaica and India into the Democratic race two years after she arrived in the Senate. Harris, a 54-year-old former prosecutor raised in …

Source: The New Zealand Herald
Published on 16:32 GMT

Trump's NATO Pull-Out to Benefit Europe, End Enmity Towards Russia – Historian

Opinion 19:30 23.01.2019Get short URL Donald Trump's potential withdrawal from NATO may significantly change the balance of power in Europe and facilitate its alliance with Russia, Italian historian Franco Cardini has told Sputnik, admitting that the …

Source: Sputnik International
Published on 12:35 GMT

Support for ‘Medicare-for-all’ fluctuates

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., reacts during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. “Medicare-for-all” makes a good first impression, but support plunges when people are asked if they’d pay higher taxes or put up with treatment delays to get it. (Photo: …

Source: Detroit News Online
Published on 11:57 GMT

AP-NORC Poll: Disasters influence thinking on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Medicare-for-all” makes a good first impression, but support plunges when people are asked if they’d pay higher taxes or put up with treatment delays to get it. The survey, released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, …

Source: EpochTimes
Published on 13:40 GMT

Poll: Support for 'Medicare-for-all' fluctuates with details

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Medicare-for-all” makes a good first impression, but support plunges when people are asked if they’d pay higher taxes or put up with treatment delays to get it. The survey, released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, …

Source: WCIV-TV
Published on 12:27 GMT

Zimbabwe is burning. It’s time to act

Zimbabwe’s neighbors and the international community need to press for change Source: Zimbabwe is burning. It’s time to act. – The Washington Post Michelle Gavin, formerly President Barack Obama’s senior Africa director at the National Security Council and …

Source: Zimbabwe Situation
Published on 14:09 GMT

War between China and the USA for the electronic chip market

The tariff war raging between the United States and China was the main focus of the meeting between Xi Jinping and Donal Trump at the G20 in Buenos Aires. This trade war affects traditional economic markets such as automobiles and steel. It also concerns a …

Source: China Business Market
Published on 12:48 GMT

Hypothetically, Americans want compromise. But not in real life.

Why do the country’s politicians seem incapable of finding a compromise to reopen the federal government? Here’s an idea from recent polls. Overall, 58% of Americans oppose expanding the wall along the border of Mexico, while 40% favor it. Among those who …

Source: KBZK Bozeman News
Published on 11:35 GMT

Clyburn might sit out Democratic primary

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn’s presence looms so large over his state’s primary that the Democratic National Committee has in the past asked him to stay neutral. | Zach Gibson/Getty Images COLUMBIA, S.C. — House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said he won …

Source: Politico
Published on 15:25 GMT

Another View: Mission Act will improve VA system

The motto of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan." The nation long has accepted a responsibility to provide for the medical needs of men and women who have …

Source: CantonRep.com
Published on 14:13 GMT

At Davos, CEOs Privately Vented Over Chinese Leader Xi Jinping's Economic Policies

Business leaders used a rare private audience with one of China’s top regulators to air concerns about Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s economic policies days before crucial trade talks in Washington. At a dinner Tuesday on the sidelines of the World Economic …

Source: News Max
Published on 08:47 GMT

On presidential power, Trump, unusually, follows his predecessors

In the last few decades, presidential authority has ballooned to a degree the Founding Fathers never would have dreamed. While this issue is now being discussed because of President Donald Trump’s unilateral withdrawal from treaties like the Trans-Pacific …

Source: Phoenix
Published on 11:22 GMT

Porn, opioids and a freezer full of cigarettes: what one cleaner saw in America’s homes

At first glance, it’s not immediately obvious that the toddler in the video I am watching is taking her first wobbly steps in a homeless shelter. Watching the tiny girl babble to her mother behind the camera, I am distracted by how spotless the floor looks …

Source: Guardian Weekly
Published on 10:13 GMT

Poll: Support for ‘Medicare-for-all’ fluctuates with details

WASHINGTON — “Medicare-for-all” makes a good first impression, but support plunges when people are asked if they’d pay higher taxes or put up with treatment delays to get it. The survey, released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, comes …

Source: The Republic
Published on 11:19 GMT

Congressman Neal Teaches Civics Class at Drury High School

Holly Boudreau speaks to U.S. Rep. Neal about her application to the U.S. Air Force Academy. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It's not often teens have a chance to quiz their congressman. So the students in Stephanie Kopola's college-level world history …

Source: iBerkshires
Published on 11:55 GMT

Democrats are playing a blame game they may not win

OPINION — It’s feeling like Groundhog Day in Washington. Every morning, each side in the partial shutdown fight digs in and blames each other for what seems to be devolving into one of the great paradoxes of physics — what happens when an unstoppable force …

Source: Roll Call
Published on 06:49 GMT

Ancient and Medieval Walls Only Worked if They Were Backed by Lethal Force. Is That Donald Trump's Plan?

According to the Book of Joshua (6:1-27), in 1400 BCE Joshua and his troops marched around the walls of Jericho along with seven priests blowing rams' horns once a day for six days. On the seventh day, they marched around the walls seven times. Then …

Source: Op Ed News
Published on 06:46 GMT

‘Mandela would have wanted…’ ‘Mandela wouldn’t have wanted…’

Indeed, the joy and curse that comes with having such a profound person influence your country’s history is what we see today — that in all our doings we have come to believe that we must Mandela-fy anything we do and say. In recent memory, I can point to …

Source: Daily Maverick

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Published on May 22, 2018 - 19:03 GMT

Your Regular News Depressing These Days? Here's A Welcome Alternative

By Joe Rothstein More than one person has said to me in recent weeks that they’ve stopped watching TV news and reading the news sections of their daily papers. “Too depressing,” is the usual comment. I won’t bother to list the depressing topics …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on January 9, 2019 - 00:40 GMT

Fact Check Ahead of President Trump’s Speech

It’s been 18 days since President Trump shut down the government. Since the President and Administration officials have consistently misled the public about the situation at the border and the need for a border wall, here’s a look at the facts ahead of …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on December 6, 2018 - 00:39 GMT

President Trump Is Accelerating the Militarization of the Southwest Border

For decades, the ACLU has fought back against the militarization of domestic law enforcement agencies and the use of the military in our communities. Nowhere is this militarization more pronounced than on the border between the U.S. and Mexico — and …

Distribution channels: Religion
Published on December 5, 2018 - 23:39 GMT

President Trump Is Accelerating the Militarization of the Southwest Border

For decades, the ACLU has fought back against the militarization of domestic law enforcement agencies and the use of the military in our communities. Nowhere is this militarization more pronounced than on the border between the U.S. and Mexico — and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on December 5, 2018 - 20:59 GMT

America Bids Goodbye to President George H.W. Bush

WASHINGTON -- Eulogies hailed former President George Herbert Walker Bush as both a great and a good man at a state funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral here today. The nation’s 41st president died Nov. 30 at the age of 94. President Donald …

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Published on November 6, 2018 - 18:18 GMT

AMCD Applauds President Trump for Tough Stand on Modern Slavery

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, November 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) fully supports the Trump administration in its effort to abolish slavery in areas of the world where it still exists, over 150 years …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 00:00 GMT

Kenya, Karma, Kinship, King, Kennedy and Obama

Anthony "Amp" Elmore travels to Kenya to promote Kenya as the world's designation whereas African/Americans and American note as the "Returning Point to Africa" MEMPHIS, TN, US, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on October 11, 2018 - 08:16 GMT

President Trump, Stop and Frisk Is Both Unconstitutional and Ineffective

On Monday, President Trump gave a speech to the nation’s police chiefs. Like so many of his “law and order” speeches, it was fueled by bravado and falsehoods. In the speech, Trump defended stop-and-frisk policies that have been ruled unconstitutional and …

Distribution channels: Religion
Published on October 11, 2018 - 07:56 GMT

President Trump, Stop and Frisk Is Both Unconstitutional and Ineffective

On Monday, President Trump gave a speech to the nation’s police chiefs. Like so many of his “law and order” speeches, it was fueled by bravado and falsehoods. In the speech, Trump defended stop-and-frisk policies that have been ruled unconstitutional and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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Published on January 23, 2019 - 15:57 GMT

New Film on Censorship and the 60s Counterculture to Premiere at Santa Fe Film Festival: Barney’s Wall

Racism. War. Censorship. Rage. Rebellion. The Sixties are back. Rejoin the Underground. SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, USA, January 23, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A timely new feature documentary, BARNEY'S WALL: Portrait of a Game Changer, premieres …

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Published on January 23, 2019 - 02:52 GMT

CCHR Asks Lawmakers to Address Epidemic as First Priority

According to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office of Inspector General, Florida was second only to New York for Medicaid fraud recoveries in 2016. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As one of the …

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Published on January 23, 2019 - 02:52 GMT

Surge in Baker Acts Prompts Mental Health Watchdog to Take Action

With the total number of involuntary examinations more than doubling over the past 16 years, CCHR is on crusade to protect citizens from human rights abuse. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the …

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Published on January 23, 2019 - 14:46 GMT

The American People Blame President Trump for the Trump Shutdown

President Trump said he would be proud to shut down the government and that he would own it. Thirty-three days into this Trump shutdown, poll after poll shows he does own it.

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on January 22, 2019 - 16:51 GMT

The Gandhi Murder Shall not be released in India

The producers of The Gandhi Murder have decided against releasing the movie in India, citing security concerns. NY, --, USA, January 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Our Co-Producer Ms. Lakshmi Iyer has been threatened, forcing her to change her …

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Published on January 23, 2019 - 01:50 GMT

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019

“One Minutes” (15 per side) H.R. 648 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 23:33 GMT

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democrats on Bipartisan NATO Support Act

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Eliot Engel (NY-16), Rep. Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) at a press conference this afternoon in …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 19:18 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Today’s SCOTUS Decision on Transgender Troops

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Supreme Court's decision to allow implementation of the Trump Administration's ban on transgender Americans serving in the military as …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 20:31 GMT

THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019

“One Minutes” (Unlimited) **Following one minute speeches, the House is expected to recess until approximately 4:00 p.m. At that time the House will reconvene to consider the bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules. Any recorded votes …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 16:46 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “As we join together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us reaffirm his message of brotherhood and …

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Published on January 20, 2019 - 03:34 GMT

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Speech

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Trump’s speech: “President Trump and Senator McConnell need to open government today. The President must stop holding government hostage and end …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 23:04 GMT

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2 …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 23:04 GMT

House Democrats Continue to Vote to Reopen Government, Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

Message from the MAJORITY LEADER This week, House Democrats voted every day to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown. Americans across the country are feeling the impact of this shutdown, including 800,000 federal employees who are furloughed or …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 15:26 GMT

Fighting to Eradicate Human Trafficking - Youth Help to Change the Law to Protecting Future Generations.

Youth for Human Rights advocates celebrate after the signing of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 15:19 GMT

Brigadoon announces speaker line-up for 2019 event in Utah

“Brigadoon's goal is for participants to leave the gathering smarter on issues shaping commerce and culture and more energized from being in the Utah mountains" ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brigadoon …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 14:47 GMT

Wyoming Legislators Want State to De-Risk Investments by Holding Gold and Silver

Wyoming legislators introduce three bills to protect the state's assets with gold and silver CHEYENNE, WY, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of Wyoming legislators have introduced three bills this week to de-risk the state’ …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 23:24 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing House Democrats' latest plan to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 23:00 GMT

Hoyer Writes to Treasury Secretary Asking for Delay in Lifting Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin asking for a delay in the lifting of certain Russia sanctions, now that bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate have indicated …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 23:00 GMT

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies ...

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska. Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy.

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 22:39 GMT

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Bloomberg TV this morning to discuss the economic consequences of the Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video: “[The economic consequences of the …

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