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Royal family shares photos to celebrate the Kate Middleton's birthday

Jan. 9 marks the Duchess of Cambridge's 37th birthday and the royal family has been celebrating the special day on social media. Kensington Palace was the first to send their best wishes to Kate by sharing a solo photo on Instagram along with the …

Kensington Palace reacts as they are inundated with birthday wishes for Kate

January 09, 2019 - 10:58 GMT Ainhoa Barcelona Kensington Palace has reacted after being inundated with birthday wishes for Kate Middleton, who turned 37 on Wednesday Kensington Place was inundated with birthday wishes on Wednesday morning as the Duchess of …

Trans campaigner: I feel comfortable in my body now

After living as a man for 45 years, one transgender woman has found salvation in telling her story of transition in appearances around the world. THEO PANAYIDES meets a woman who has spent much of her life hiding in furious activity This will not be a …

An Actor, a Tea Party Defector and a Worried Husband Join Anti-Trump Protests

Monday, January 30, 2017 at 8:50 a.m. EXPAND An ex-Tea Party member (right) stands next to Muslim American actor Emad Alayoubi. Both joined roughly a hundred people protesting President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim policies. Kyle Harris …

Dodd-Frank Rollback, US Forex Funds and Staff in Cyprus

Several important news items have hit the wires last week, with Donald Trump once again at the forefront of the financial industry. While the process of unwinding some effects of Dodd-Frank is on its way, a Bitcoin proponent has been appointed as Budget …

The investigation of murder is a human right

Thanks to the guts and professionalism of the journalist Mihalis Theodorou of Politis we now know that the perpetrators of the murder of ten Turkish Cypriots in 1964 were Greek Cypriot police officers. Despite obvious lines of inquiry, we also know that …

Utah students rap and sing their way onto the ‘Hamilton’ stage

It took about three weeks for Alton Phonepraseuth and his classmates at West Valley City’s Granger High School, Ivan Padilla and Bailey Beacham, to write their rap about the Boston Massacre — and another week to memorize it. Annsheri Reay, a student at …

Utah students take their shot, rapping and singing about history on the ‘Hamilton’ stage

It took about three weeks for Alton Phonepraseuth and his classmates at West Valley City’s Granger High School, Ivan Padilla and Bailey Beacham, to write their rap about the Boston Massacre — and another week to memorize it. Annsheri Reay, a student at …

Republicans gleefully pour gasoline on the country’s fiscal fire

It wasn’t enough that the Republican-controlled Congress, in a straight party-line vote, passed massive tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefited big corporations and wealthy Americans. Those cuts could add $2 trillion to the federal debt over the next 10 …

Uncertainty in Turkish-US ties to continue with Pompeo's arrival

Tuesday marked the end for the U.S. secretary of state when it was announced that Rex Tillerson, who has been the head of the State Department for a year, will be replaced by the director of the CIA, Mike Pompeo. Pompeo is known for having a close …

Club’s annual children’s Christmas party is a hoot

Burgess Hill Constitutional Club held their annual children’s Christmas party on Sunday (December 3). The children were entertained by Robbie the magician. District councillor Ginny Heard said: “The children enjoyed a delicious tea party and were thrilled …

Brothers go to ‘war’

It is an interesting, but fierce battle this weekend as former political allies, as well as foes, are locked in a neck-and-neck governorship race in Anambra State, FELIX NWANERI reports   It is a deciding week for the people of Anambra as about 2.2 million …

J.J. Surbeck: Sentinel op-ed writer unable to accept views he doesn’t share

On Sept. 30, Stephen Zunes wrote in this paper a column in which he criticized events that took place at UCSC and a few people who participated in them — exactly three years ago. Was he in a coma and just woke up? While Zunes mentioned that I was invited …

PICTURES: Fairytale send-off for tip-top head teacher

A stalwart of Littlehampton’s teaching community was given a happy ending fit for a Disney film as she celebrated her retirement. In her 39-year career, Judy Grevett has travelled the world and overseen the joining of three schools to form River Beach …

What’s on (April 27 - May 3)

Your guide to what’s happening in and around South Holland. Thursday Pinchbeck Photographic Club: Dennis Peagram with ‘Preparing images for projection’ and Geoff Horton and Mike Gray with images of ‘The Italian job’, 7.30pm, Pinchbeck Primary School, …

DC Secrets and Lies

A quick look at Obama’s history reveals he has always had the inclination, motivation, and opportunity to snoop on and disseminate information about his political opponents. It’s how he made his political career: getting his opponents' private divorce …

Analysis: GOP’s grand vision for Congress off to a slow start

In the 115th Congress, the Senate has done little more than struggle to confirm President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. House Republicans say slow and steady was always the plan. WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans, who craved unified control of the …

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/ -- …

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 …

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’ …

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 …

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 …

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. 

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 …

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor in support of a continuing resolution to reopen government through February 28 – the ninth vote in the House to end the Trump shutdown. Below is a link to the video and excerpts …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

“One Minutes” (5 per side) H.J.Res 28 – Further Additional Continuing 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 …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:   "[Democrats] have …

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the deadly attack in Syria that killed four Americans: “The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues.  My …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act

WASHINGTON, DC - This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (VA-03) and House and Senate Democrats to introduce the Raise the Wage Act. They were joined by American workers as well as a …

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans voted against a supplemental disaster relief funding bill, which included a continuing resolution to reopen the government: “Today, …

VIDEO: Hoyer, Hill, Trone Visit Federal Agencies Affected by Trump Shutdown

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Celebrates National School Choice Week Jan. 22

Join experts Ashley Berner, Ben Scafidi in a discussion of education options for Georgia's children ATLANTA , GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If no two children in a family have the same personalities and needs …

HumanTouch, LLC, Supports its Workforce on Furlough - CEO Gives Up Salary

HumanTouch, LLC, CEO Moe Jafari will be foregoing his entire salary for the remainder of the government shutdown to ensure contract workers remain paid. MCLEAN, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Clinical Episode Model Resources for Commercial Payers

New Tools Support Payers and Providers in Establishing Commercial Value Contracts WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Cheddar

Four times last week we passed bills to open up the government. Today, we passed a bill to open up the government. Holding us responsible for keeping us shut down is irrational.

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019

“One Minutes” (15 per side) H.R. 268 – Disaster Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:   Bishop (GA)/Austin …

Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Blocking the Trump Administration's Harmful Census Citizenship Question

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after a federal judge blocked the Trump Administration's harmful citizenship question on the 2020 U.S. Census: “I am glad that a federal judge today acted …