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Freedom House 31 October 2015 . . . Ranked 90th in annual global media freedom report . Freedom House 1 May 2015 . . Committee to Protect Journalists 6 May 2014 . . . ..…
this state could require public employees to live where they work
The bill is currently awaiting a hearing before the House Rules Committee. . . . . . . ..…
even republicans like the eitc. why wasn't it expanded by trump's tax
Earlier this month at a hearing on the 2017 tax law, new Democratic House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., said he believed the 2017 vote was a mistake. . ... Kevin Brady, R-Texas, who as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee managed the creation of the..…
congress must strengthen national security oversight
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, and House Armed Services Committee all play pivotal roles in overseeing our security. ... system of designees has widespread, bipartisan support from civil society.17..…
foreign influence at the witness table?
House Rules Committee should make clear if such arrangement is covered under the grants or payments in the rule and therefore if this kind of relationship is required to be disclosed.. ... Brookings Institution spokeswoman told POGO that the organization developed its consultation with..…
indonesia’s jokowi handily defeats contender prabowo – asia
Bowo Sidik, a candidate for a seat in the House of Representatives, was arrested by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) recently for his involvement in a bribery case. ..…
greece renews demand for hundreds of billions in war reparations from
The vote follows House committee's report, which estimates the amount at between 270 and 309 billion euros.. ..…
watchdog sues justice department for fbi contacts with democratic law
Besides serving as general counsel to the 2016 Clinton campaign, Elias has represented the DNC, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and the Democratic Governors Association. . He’s also represented major Democratic political action..…
trump vetoes measure to end us involvement in yemen war
The top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, acknowledged the dire situation in Yemen for civilians, but spoke out in opposition to the measure when it was passed. ..…
mayor violated ethics rules in seeking donations, doi finds
At the time, the developer was seeking permission from Landmarks Preservation Commission to build co-op on Greenwich Village owned by Episcopal Diocese.. The phase of Toll Brothers Pier House Brooklyn Bridge Park had risen high enough to block the view of Brooklyn Bridge from Promenade,..…
trump vetoes resolution to end us involvement in yemen war
Republican on House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul acknowledged Yemen for civilians, and spoke out opposition to the measure when it was passed. ..…
us ambassador threatened aid cut if colombia's congress backs war
But second meeting with the members of House Commission that was studying Duque's controversial objections to JEP's law did not go down well at all.. ..…
bring in quotas, financial incentives to get more women to run, says
The committee's observations also included suggestions that the chair, Conservative MP Karen Vecchio, ask Speaker Geoff Regan to consider studying initiatives that could prevent and discourage the use of gender-based heckling in House. The Procedure and House Affairs Committee..…
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