SEN. FRANKEN: REPORTS ON COMCAST-TIME WARNER DEAL COLLAPSE "HUGE VICTORY" IF TRUE.
There has been massive proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable. Unfortunately this merger is said to have collapsed. Sen Franken, who is a critic of the deal, says this is a "huge victory". He believes that this would raise prices, restrict choices and bring even worse service.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/comcast_n_7130782.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
Thursday, April 23, 2015
4/7
BIDEN DOWNPLAYS TENSIONS WITH ISREAL
VP Joe Biden promised Israel delivery of top-flight fighter jets to help maintain a military edge in the Middle East. The White House is seeking to ease tension with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Tensions started rising when Netanyahu accepted a Republican invitation to speak to Congress, where he railed against Obama's quest for a nuclear deal with Iran.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/joe-biden-israel_n_7132108.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
VP Joe Biden promised Israel delivery of top-flight fighter jets to help maintain a military edge in the Middle East. The White House is seeking to ease tension with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Tensions started rising when Netanyahu accepted a Republican invitation to speak to Congress, where he railed against Obama's quest for a nuclear deal with Iran.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/joe-biden-israel_n_7132108.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
3/7
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE HEADS TO THE SUPREME COURT WITH RECORD PUBLIC SUPPORT
With 61% of Americans in favor of same-sex marriage, support for it is as high as its ever been. The Supreme Court is taking up next week. 62% of Americans say states should recognize marriages that are performed legally in other states, and 61% say states should not be allowed to ban it. In another poll it was found that most Americans believe it is a state's decision. Polls show that people in favor of same-sex marriage have the majority of public opinion.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/same-sex-marriage-poll_n_7128112.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
With 61% of Americans in favor of same-sex marriage, support for it is as high as its ever been. The Supreme Court is taking up next week. 62% of Americans say states should recognize marriages that are performed legally in other states, and 61% say states should not be allowed to ban it. In another poll it was found that most Americans believe it is a state's decision. Polls show that people in favor of same-sex marriage have the majority of public opinion.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/same-sex-marriage-poll_n_7128112.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
2/7
HOUSE PANEL APPROVES FAST TRACK TRADE BILL
A key committee cleared legislation for speed trade deals through congress this thursday. There was low democratic support because Obama is trying to shift towards Asia. There is a battle between the parties on how to punish countries that manipulate their currencies to gain an export edge. The vote in the House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee took a big step forward for the legislation, which prohibits Congress from amending trade deals and allow for just yes-or-no votes. Many Democrats oppose because they worry that trade deals could harm jobs and the environment. In efforts to make the fast-track bill more palatable for critics, there is a provision that would turn off the streamlined procedures if a trade deal did not fulfill objectives set by Congress.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/house-fast-track-trade_n_7132036.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
A key committee cleared legislation for speed trade deals through congress this thursday. There was low democratic support because Obama is trying to shift towards Asia. There is a battle between the parties on how to punish countries that manipulate their currencies to gain an export edge. The vote in the House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee took a big step forward for the legislation, which prohibits Congress from amending trade deals and allow for just yes-or-no votes. Many Democrats oppose because they worry that trade deals could harm jobs and the environment. In efforts to make the fast-track bill more palatable for critics, there is a provision that would turn off the streamlined procedures if a trade deal did not fulfill objectives set by Congress.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/house-fast-track-trade_n_7132036.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
1/7
SENATE MAKES HISTORY BY CONFIRMING LORETTA LYNCH AS U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL
Loretta Lynch is the fist African American women to be confirmed as U.S. attorney general. She was confirmed 56 to 43. All democrats voted for her along with 10 republicans. A big critic of Lynch, Sen Ted Cruz, was the only one to miss the vote. Republicans who oppose Lynch do not oppose because they think she is unqualified, they oppose because they oppose of Obama's recent executive action on immigration and they know that Lynch will defend the policy. Republicans have been throwing roadblocks to delay her appointment.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/loretta-lynch-attorney-general-confirmed_n_7127672.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
Loretta Lynch is the fist African American women to be confirmed as U.S. attorney general. She was confirmed 56 to 43. All democrats voted for her along with 10 republicans. A big critic of Lynch, Sen Ted Cruz, was the only one to miss the vote. Republicans who oppose Lynch do not oppose because they think she is unqualified, they oppose because they oppose of Obama's recent executive action on immigration and they know that Lynch will defend the policy. Republicans have been throwing roadblocks to delay her appointment.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/loretta-lynch-attorney-general-confirmed_n_7127672.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
Monday, April 13, 2015
5/6
TENNESSEE SUSPENDS EXECUTIONS AMID LEGAL CHALLENGES TO LETHAL INJECTION, ELECTRIC CHAIR
Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended executions of convicted murderers. Inmates on death row have sued state, alleging that lethal injection and electrocution are unconstitutional because they are cruel and unusual punishment.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/tennessee-suspends-executions_n_7057764.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended executions of convicted murderers. Inmates on death row have sued state, alleging that lethal injection and electrocution are unconstitutional because they are cruel and unusual punishment.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/tennessee-suspends-executions_n_7057764.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
4/6
ELITE BLUE ANGELS SQUADRON GETS ITS FIRST FEMALE PILOT
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Katie Higgin's is the first fe,ale pilot with the prestigious Blue Angels. She is a third-generation military aviator. The Blue Angels is the "second-oldest formal flying team in the world" and "one of the most exclusive jobs available to a Naval pilot. Other women have been on the Blue Angels team, but none have ever been in the cockpit during a show till now. This is historically significant by adding a woman to the flight roster of such an elite aviation team.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/blue-angels-female-pilot_n_7057100.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Katie Higgin's is the first fe,ale pilot with the prestigious Blue Angels. She is a third-generation military aviator. The Blue Angels is the "second-oldest formal flying team in the world" and "one of the most exclusive jobs available to a Naval pilot. Other women have been on the Blue Angels team, but none have ever been in the cockpit during a show till now. This is historically significant by adding a woman to the flight roster of such an elite aviation team.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/13/blue-angels-female-pilot_n_7057100.html?utm_hp_ref=politics
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