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43 members of Congress violated stock law
5 months, 3 weeks ago

43 members of Congress violated stock law

Raw Story  

At least 62 members of 118th Congress have violated a federal insider trading and conflicts-of-interest law, a Raw Story analysis of congressional financial disclosures reveals. Raw Story reported in June that Allen was late in disclosing his spouse’s March 27 sale — valued between $100,001 to $250,000 — of stock in SouthState Corporation, a financial services company. "Sen. Hagerty did …

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Republican Michigan lawmaker loses staff and committee assignment after online racist post
1 year, 1 month ago

Republican Michigan lawmaker loses staff and committee assignment after online racist post

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Republican lawmaker in Michigan lost his committee …

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Handcuffed migrants face unlimited detention in ‘prison-like’ conditions, anti-torture committee finds
1 year, 1 month ago

Handcuffed migrants face unlimited detention in ‘prison-like’ conditions, anti-torture committee finds

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Migrants facing unlimited detention in “prison-like” UK immigration sites are …

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Lawmakers, law breakers: 37 members of Congress have violated a conflicts-of-interest law
1 year, 3 months ago

Lawmakers, law breakers: 37 members of Congress have violated a conflicts-of-interest law

Raw Story  

Since Jan. 1, at least 37 members of Congress have violated a federal insider trading and conflicts-of-interest law, a Raw Story analysis of congressional financial disclosures reveals. Raw Story reported in June that Allen was late in disclosing his spouse’s March 27 sale — valued between $100,001 to $250,000 — of stock in SouthState Corporation, a financial services company. “Senator …

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‘Aren’t we a little more grown up than that?’: Ex-lawmaker rips Congress for ‘dog ate my homework’ excuses
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Aren’t we a little more grown up than that?’: Ex-lawmaker rips Congress for ‘dog ate my homework’ excuses

Raw Story  

Members of Congress keep messing up — over and over and over again — in failing to abide by an 11-year-old financial disclosure and conflicts-of-interest law. The law states that an amendment to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires congressional members and staff "to file reports within 30 to 45 days after receiving notice of a purchase, sale …

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Boris Johnson claimed No 10 party was for official who didn’t leave until month later
2 years ago

Boris Johnson claimed No 10 party was for official who didn’t leave until month later

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At Wednesday’s showdown hearing, Mr Johnson: Claimed he would have been “utterly insane” to knowingly …

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CNN IDs Capitol rioter who allegedly received call from Trump White House
2 years, 6 months ago

CNN IDs Capitol rioter who allegedly received call from Trump White House

Raw Story  

CNN on Monday revealed the identity of the January 6th rioter who received a phone call from the Trump White House -- but the phone call in question doesn't appear to be smoking-gun evidence of coordination between the Trump administration and the rioters. According to CNN, the call was placed to 26-year-old Brooklyn-based Trump supporter Anton Lunyk, who had already …

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‘President Trump did not fail to act ... He chose not to act,’ Jan. 6 panel says
2 years, 8 months ago

‘President Trump did not fail to act ... He chose not to act,’ Jan. 6 panel says

LA Times  

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing on Thursday. “The mob was accomplishing President Trump’s purpose, so of course he didn’t intervene,” said Rep. Adam Kinzinger. “There is no official record of what President Trump did while in the dining room.… The chief White House photographer wanted to take pictures because …

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Photos: Trump flew into rage on Jan. 6 and lunged at Secret Service agent, aide testifies
2 years, 8 months ago

Photos: Trump flew into rage on Jan. 6 and lunged at Secret Service agent, aide testifies

LA Times  

Then-President Trump dismissed the presence of armed protesters headed to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and endorsed their calls to “hang Mike Pence,” a key former White House aide told House investigators Tuesday, describing chaotic scenes inside and outside the executive mansion as Trump argued to accompany his supporters. Trump was informed that some of the protesters in the …

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Oldest senator Dianne Feinstein says she IS able to do her job
4 years, 3 months ago

Oldest senator Dianne Feinstein says she IS able to do her job

Daily Mail  

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the oldest member of the Senate, is defending her work habits and effectiveness – after reports of excruciating conversations with fellow Democrats about her ability to perform her duties. Chuck Schumer had several 'painful' conversations with Senator Dianne Feinstein about stepping down from leading Dems on Senate Judiciary panel Then Congressman Chuck Schumer with Sen. Dianne …

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Team India recruitment: BCCI to interview 25 candidates for manager's job
5 years, 7 months ago

Team India recruitment: BCCI to interview 25 candidates for manager's job

The Hindu  

Twenty-five candidates have been shortlisted for the post of the administrative manager of the Indian cricket team. India’s national selection committee comprising MSK Prasad, Jatin Paranjpe, Gagan Khoda and Sarandeep Singh will conduct the interviews at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. READ| Bharat Arun, Bangar, Sridhar appear for interviews The selection committee is likely to take inputs from …

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Dutch to act on freelancer pay, set minimum rate of €16 per hour: NOS
5 years, 9 months ago

Dutch to act on freelancer pay, set minimum rate of €16 per hour: NOS

Dutch News  

The Dutch government is considering bringing in a minimum freelance rate of €16 a hour to protect people at the bottom of the self-employment pile, broadcaster NOS said on Friday, quoting cabinet sources. Economic research bureau SEO estimates some 85,000 freelancers earn less than €16 per hour, mainly working in farming, the care services and as delivery workers or taxi …

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Staff ReporterDHARWAD/HUBBALLI
5 years, 11 months ago

Staff ReporterDHARWAD/HUBBALLI

The Hindu  

The District SVEEP Committee on Saturday took the aerial route to create awareness on voting. In Dharwad, the programme was conducted at Karnatak College Grounds and president of SVEEP Committee and B.C. Mr. Satheesha said that the event would attract the youth and the old alike and through the same awareness would also be created. He said that such innovative …

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Christine Blasey Ford's Lawyers React To Brett Kavanaugh's Expected Confirmation
6 years, 5 months ago

Christine Blasey Ford's Lawyers React To Brett Kavanaugh's Expected Confirmation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Christine Blasey Ford’s lawyers denounced the pending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, arguing that Republicans were trying to undermine Ford’s credibility. “As the Senate debates the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, numerous false claims have been repeated to undermine the credibility of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford,” her lawyers said in a statement to HuffPost. …

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Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford To Testify Thursday
6 years, 6 months ago

Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford To Testify Thursday

NPR  

Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford To Testify Thursday Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her more than 30 years ago, will testify Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sponsor Message Ford alleges that Kavanaugh attacked her at a high school party …

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After Deaths At Civic-Run Hospitals Due To Adverse Drug Reaction, Bombay HC Sets Up Committee Headed By FDA Joint Director [Read Order]
6 years, 10 months ago

After Deaths At Civic-Run Hospitals Due To Adverse Drug Reaction, Bombay HC Sets Up Committee Headed By FDA Joint Director [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court recently set up a committee to examine the drug procurement system of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and suggest ways to make it foolproof. The committee will also devise a mechanism in order to keep the medical staff apprised of the patient’s medical history so that any further adverse drug reaction can be avoided.The bench …

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Freeze the Chief of Defence Staff concept: It was the need of the hour 10 years ago
8 years, 11 months ago

Freeze the Chief of Defence Staff concept: It was the need of the hour 10 years ago

Firstpost  

A single-point military advisor’s post in the form of Chief of Defence Staff was proposed by the Kargil Review Committee headed by K Subrahmanyam, and endorsed by the follow-up group of ministers report Going by recent media reports, the Narendra Modi government is set to establish a Permanent Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee — which has reportedly already been vetted …

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Poor track record
10 years, 9 months ago

Poor track record

The Hindu  

IF the government has its way, a vital infrastructural asset of the country, the Indian Railways, may well be up for sale. Given the abysmal record of railway accidents in India, FDI in the Railways without fixing the conditions that lead to frequent accidents seems to be an overly ambitious idea. The accidents point to the severe lacunae in safety …

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Pakistan government to continue talks with TTP
10 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan government to continue talks with TTP

The Hindu  

The government will continue its dialogue process with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan despite the terror outfit not extending its ceasefire on Wednesday. An official statement said the third meeting of the NSC was chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by the Ministers of Defence, Finance, Interior and Information, the Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Chairman Joint Chiefs of …

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Claims And Counterclaims Fly As CIA And Senate Exchange Fire
11 years ago

Claims And Counterclaims Fly As CIA And Senate Exchange Fire

NPR  

Claims And Counterclaims Fly As CIA And Senate Exchange Fire Enlarge this image toggle caption Greg E. Mathieson Sr./MAI/Landov Greg E. Mathieson Sr./MAI/Landov The Central Intelligence Agency and one of the congressional panels that oversees its work, the Senate Intelligence Committee, are in what looks to be an increasingly bitter battle over just who's been behaving improperly. McClatchy's story on …

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Gen Bikram Singh takes over as new CoSC
11 years, 2 months ago

Gen Bikram Singh takes over as new CoSC

Firstpost  

Gen Singh will have a brief tenure of around seven months as the CoSC as he is expected to retire in July this year. New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh today took over as the new chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee to succeed IAF chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, who is superannuating on Tuesday. The baton of the …

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Ijaz plea to testify in third country rejected
13 years, 2 months ago

Ijaz plea to testify in third country rejected

The Hindu  

Even as Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani attempted to mend fences with the military leadership, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security on Thursday decided to summon Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, whose allegations authored the ‘memogate' controversy that has strained civil-military relations like never before in the four-year-long stint of the Zardari dispensation. After reviewing the security arrangements made for …

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