robert reich • the berkeley blog
Reich is professor of policy at UC Berkeley's Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy and former secretary of in Clinton Administration. ..…
briefing by spokesperson for secretary-general
Over the weekend, Secretary-General's Special Representative for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, deeply regretted and condemned the further loss of life and injuries Iraq denounced the destruction of public and private property.. ... For her part, Secretary-General's Special Envoy,..…
imran khan versus modi's politics
UN Secretary General, Amnesty International and human rights organizations expressed concern on the situation in Kashmir. . ..…
susan rice queen of hypocrisy in al-baghdadi raid aftermath
Rice, who provided cover for both Obama and then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Benghazi tragedy — making five televised appearances with rat-a-tat lies that protests and anti-Muslim video were the cause for American loss of in Benghazi.. ..…
president trump and first lady welcometrick-or-treaters: 2019 spooky
Viewers were left in disbelief after former White House press secretary Sean Spicer advanced to yet another round of Dancing with the Stars Monday night, with some calling it “bullshit” and others lamenting “the scariest thing about #DWTS is that Sean Spicer is still dancing.” ..…
the presidential impeachment inquiry: harvard law constitutional
That is why on Oct 7 the chairmen of three House Committees, sent letters to subpoena documents from the director of OMB, Russell Vought, addition to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. ..…
trump says islamic state leader’s no. 2 also killed
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said during televised interview Monday that not letting members of Congress know about the operation was imperative to the safety of Special Forces. Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters Monday that al-Baghdadi's death was devastating blow to the..…
why latin america was primed to explode
That said, numerous credible voices, including Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie and Luis Almagro, the secretary-general of Organization of American States, have denounced what they see as Venezuelan and Cuban in the unrest. ..…
presstv-abu bakr al-baghdadi was an israeli agent: scholar
United Nations spokesman for UN Secretary General, Farhan Haq, said in press briefing on Monday that the body had taken note of the announcement by President of United States on the death of Abu Bakr al‑ Baghdadi, the leader of UN‑designated terrorist group Daesh... ..…
hillary clinton has become the eva perón of american politics.
When she first met then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin the chemistry was electric as the two discussed endangered species and Putin took the then- Secretary of State into his office to show her how he planned to tag polar bears. ..…
prediction that california will have recall election for governor in
The Cruz recall was approved for circulation by California Secretary of State on September 6, 2019. ..…
un says cannot verify credibility of us statement on al-baghdadi’s
Spokesman for UN Secretary General says the body cannot verify the accuracy of United States claim on the death of Daesh, Abu Bakr al- Baghdadi... ... The Secretary‑General and the many branches of the UN, including our offices dealing with political affairs, with counterterrorism and..…
the second little rock crisis
Pekron then made motion to refer the decision on whether to end recognition of the union to Education Secretary Key. ... By the in, Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, passed2017, accountability system and gave power to State Board of Education and the secretary. ..…
sanders: use u.s. aid to force israeli bargaining with palestinians
Michael Bennet of Colorado, former Housing Secretary Julián Castro, and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg—answered questions from two expert panelists. ..…
iran: sanctions threatening health
On October 25, 2019, with the announcement of new sanctions on Iran, Treasury Secretary Steven T. ... On February 14, 2019, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told CBS News: “Things are much worse for the Iranian people [with the US sanctions], and we are convinced that will lead the..…
how the united states could lose a war against china and russia
He served as U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy and force development from 2017 to 2018. . . ... He served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for force development from 2009 to 2014. . . , Russia , United States , War . . ..…
the origins of banking’s unholy alliance with the federal government
Since Treasury Secretary Salmon Chase realized that Americans might be skeptical of a fiat currency, he proposed to make it more palatable by adding the “In God We Trust” motto to greenback bills as he had done earlier with coins. ..…
democratic hopeful sanders urges giving chunk of us military aid to
Others who spoke at the conference included South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro and Colorado Senator Michael Bennet.. ..…
latin america: risks worth taking
statement from the office of OAS Secretary General declared, Ecuador is expression of the distortions that Venezuelan and Cuban dictatorships have installed in the political systems of the continent.. ..…
iranian secret negotiations with u.s. began in 2011
He was a friend of the U.S. secretary of state [John Kerry]. At that time, Kerry was not secretary of state, but head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. ... By then, Kerry was no longer an American senator but had been appointed secretary of state. ..…
elections
The differences between Secretary Clinton and Donald Trump are day and night... ..…
the mueller report and ‘national security investigations and
Russia’s goals were to undermine public faith in the US democratic process, denigrate Secretary Clinton, and harm her electability and potential presidency. ... While the National Security Act of 1947 combined the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a single cabinet officer—the secretary of..…
u.s. pitted against britain, france, south africa, others at u.n. over
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told Security Council on Tuesday that sexual and gender-based violence continues to be used as weapon of war, with the survivors of such violence often left without justice or support... ..…
why the push to restore felon voting rights in minnesota went from a
It also seeks an order telling the secretary of state to “take all necessary measures” to restore voting rights. . ... Tim Walz as well as Secretary of State Steve Simon — the defendant in the ACLU suit — and Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is charged with defending the state..…
communist international at 100: hail china, bernie, aoc; resist
The following was written by Alvaro Rodriguez, International Secretary for Communist Party USA, to mark the occasion: . ..…
iran ready to launch attack ? israeli embassies around the world raise
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Iran's aim was to be capable of targeting Israel, and any in Mideast, according to Reuters.. ... Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Iran's aim was to be capable of targeting Israel, and any in Mideast, according to Reuters... ..…
the kurds were essential to finding the leader of the islamic state.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned, as did Brett McGurk, the presidential envoy for the fight against the Islamic State, who both considered it a mistake. ..…
secretary-general’s statement on the death of sadako ogata
Secretary-General's statement on the death of Sadako Ogata. I am saddened by the death of Sadako Ogata, former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, humanitarian and role model for people across the world.. ..…
beirut 1958: america’s origin story in the middle east
Allen Dulles was the brother of Eisenhower’s Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. ... The secretary of state visited Egypt in May 1953 and was also impressed by Nasser. ..…
boris johnson rejects plan for teenagers and eu nationals to vote in
His shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon suggested his party could try and amend the legislation though, so 16 and 17-year-olds and EU nationals are eligible to vote in the poll. . ..…
Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Governors visit to President Daura, Kats
General Secretary of the NLC, Emma Ugboaja, reiterated same last night, saying labour would not accept a situation where states would award salary to workers. . ... Reacting, Secretary General of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, Musa Lawal, said “The state governors are only playing..…
imf and us congratulate president elect fernandez — mercopress
In similar terms Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday United States is ready to continue cooperation with Argentina after Alberto Fernandez's in the presidential election... ..…
knu says meetings with myanmar state counselor, army chief positive
KNU Joint Secretary Padoh Saw Hla Tun told The Irrawaddy on Tuesday that the group's meetings with both State Counselor and the chief would help the peace process move forward, as these key decision makers can issue instructions to the respective stakeholders to ensure ceasefire. ..…
islamic state group chief baghdadi buried at sea by us military
'His death marks a devastating blow to the remnants of (IS),' said Defense Secretary Mark Esper. . ..…
u.s. universities bow to pressure of israel lobby - global
A Republican congressman was outraged by the development and asked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to investigate because the gathering was full of “radical anti-Israel bias.” . ... Her deputy—who has served as a focal point for the effort to root out anti-Israel sentiment—is Assistant..…
holes in trump's statement about killing alleged isis leader
Yet on Monday, US war secretary Mark Esper claimed DNA testing showed remains tested were Baghdadi’s. . ..…
u.s.-china tensions spur progress on giant asia trade pact
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is confirmed to attend the Bangkok meet, while the United States has yet to announce any representative more senior than Assistant Secretary of State David Stilwell. . ..…
russia mocks us claim over 'umpteenth death' of abu bakr al-baghdadi
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Friday Washington would send armored vehicles and troops to Syrian oil fields order to prevent them from falling into the hands of Islamic State militants.. ..…
after baghdadi death, southeast asia braces for retaliatory attacks by
his death will unsettle Islamic State, it remains capable and dangerous, said Delfin Lorenzana, secretary of Philippines, where the group's influence has taken hold among unschooled Muslim in its troubled Mindanao region... ..…
hong kong leader expects city to record negative growth in 2019
Lam was speaking two days after Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong has fallen into recession and was unlikely to achieve any growth this year. . ..…
al-baghdadi raid was a victory built on factors trump derides
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Friday. It was the latest sign that extracting the military from Syria is more uncertain and complicated than President Donald Trump is making it out to be. ..…
rule of law sets tone for party session
At the opening of Fourth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Xi Jinping, secretary of CPC Central Committee, on behalf of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee.. ..…
argentina's grossi elected as new iaea director general
The Argentinian diplomat has been elected the director of IAEA beating out IAEA's acting Director-General Cornel Feruta and Executive Secretary of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation Lassina Zerbo.. ..…
un / women peace and security
Secretary-General António Guterres said, the commitment that is always reflected around this table is not translating into real change around the world... ..…
iran: us all-out support buoying israeli crimes against palestinians
The plight of Palestine has undermined Muslim World, in meeting with Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States Secretary General Mouhamed Khouraichi Niass held on the sidelines of Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly... ..…
northern ireland unsafe for the unborn - pro-life
More than 900 healthcare providers will not perform or assist with abortions in letter addressed to U.K secretary of state for Northern Ireland.. ..…
u.s. wants to bolster fight against islamic state after its leader's
Baghdadi's death will unsettle Islamic State, it remains capable and dangerous, said Delfin Lorenzana, secretary of Philippines, where the group's influence has taken in its troubled Mindanao region... ..…
mnuchin pressed on ‘alleged rampant corruption’ at treasury
Bill Pascrell, Jr on Tuesday asked Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin for more information related to in The New York Times alleging that Mnuchin personally intervened to provide Michael Milken with tax breaks through the opportunity zone program meant to direct investment to distressed..…
the tax cuts and jobs act reduced tax expenditures but by much less
For example, in introducing Treasury Department's tax reform proposals that formed the basis for Tax Reform Act, Treasury Secretary Donald Regan included among goals of the lower marginal tax rates, reduced interference with private economic decisions, simplicity, and treatment for all sources and..…
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