Pandemonium in Kerala assembly, opposition walks out

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – The Kerala assembly Monday witnessed uproarious scenes when a war of words broke out between Leader of Opposition Oommen Chandy and Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan following which members of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) walked out of the House.

It all started when Congress legislator T.N. Prathapan sought leave for an adjournment … Read : Pandemonium in Kerala assembly, opposition walks out.

Terri Schiavo Kill Bill Signed by Gov. Paterson

New York (GaeaTimes.com) Gov. David Paterson does talk about domestic violence prevention but in action he actually takes the opposite route. What am I talking about? Let me tell you a real story first of all.

Terry Schindler Schiavo. This is the story of the Florida woman who decided to divorce her husband. One day, …. Source article  : Terri Schiavo Kill Bill Signed by Gov. Paterson.

Chhattisgarh minister faces flak for slapping official

RAIPUR – A senior minister in Chhattisgarh’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has got embroiled in a controversy after he reportedly slapped a government official.

Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ramvichar Netam had allegedly slapped protocol officer Santosh Devangan in Bilaspur town Saturday after the official failed to arrange a room for him at the state …. Read the original article  : Chhattisgarh minister faces flak for slapping official.

Myanmar proposes re-drawing sea border with Bangladesh

DHAKA – Myanmar has proposed drawing up of a new line to demarcate the maritime boundary with Bangladesh which is currently in talks with its western neighbour India on the sea border issue.

Bangladesh insists on the principle of “equity and equidistance” with its neighbours and has lodged complaints at the UN against both the countries. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Myanmar proposes re-drawing sea border with Bangladesh.

Last defendant in Iraq killings seeks to dismiss charges

Last Haditha defendant seeks to dismiss charges

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A four-star general is scheduled to make a rare courtroom appearance at Camp Pendleton over his role overseeing the biggest criminal case against U.S. troops to arise from the Iraq war.
Gen. James Mattis is scheduled to address a military judge Monday on a defense motion …. Original article  : Last defendant in Iraq killings seeks to dismiss charges.

Malaysian Indians returning to ruling alliance: Samy Vellu

KUALA LUMPUR – Two years after they moved away during the March 2008 election, Malaysia’s nearly two million ethnic Indians are returning to the ruling alliance Barisan Nasional (BN), according to Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) president S. Samy Vellu.

That the Indians were returning to the BN was evident with many bringing their problems to the [..] Read the original article: here.

Wolfgang Wagner, longtime patriarch of Bayreuth festival and composer’s grandson, dies at 90

Wolfgang Wagner, longtime Bayreuth director, dies

BERLIN – Wolfgang Wagner, the grandson of composer Richard Wagner and the leader of the Bayreuth opera festival for more than half a century, has died, the festival said. He was 90.
Wagner died on Sunday, the festival said in a brief statement on its Web site. It did not give … Read more : Wolfgang Wagner, longtime patriarch of Bayreuth festival and composer’s grandson, dies at 90.

House Democrats send historic health bill to President Obama; action shifts to Senate

House sends health care overhaul bill to Obama
WASHINGTON – A transformative health care bill is headed to President Barack Obama for his signature.
On the cusp of succeeding where numerous past congresses and administrations have failed, jubilant House Democrats voted 219-212 late Sunday to send legislation to Obama that will extend coverage to 32 …. Original source  : House Democrats send historic health bill to President Obama; action shifts to Senate.

US happy with progress on n-deal with India: Roemer

NEW DELHI – Declining to comment on reports of a possible US-Pakistan nuclear deal, US Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer Monday said his country was happy with the progress on the civil nuclear deal with India.

We are happy over the progress on the civil nuclear deal with India in the last few weeks, Roemer … Original source on Gaea Times at : US happy with progress on n-deal with India: Roemer.

Upset Shatrughan Sinha not to attend Bihar Day celebrations

PATNA – Bollywood actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha Monday claimed he had not been invited by the Bihar government for the state’s first-ever Bihar Day celebrations and would not be attending the official event.

Sinha, a Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Patna Sahib, voicing his hurt at not being invited, said: “I will not attend Bihar Divas (Day) …. Read the original article  : Upset Shatrughan Sinha not to attend Bihar Day celebrations.

Message from President Barack Obama on Comprehensive Health Care Reform Bill

Angsuman –
For the first time in our nation’s history, Congress has passed comprehensive health care reform. America waited a hundred years and fought for decades to reach this moment. Tonight, thanks to you, we are finally here.

Consider the staggering scope of what you have just accomplished:
Because of you, every American will finally be guaranteed high …. Source article  : Message from President Barack Obama on Comprehensive Health Care Reform Bill.

Rajnath Singh meets Nepalese PM

KATHMANDU – Former Bharatiya Janata Party chief Rajnath Singh, who had come to Nepal to attend the funeral of ex- Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, met Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal here this morning.
According to Nepalnews, Singh said after Koirala’s death not only had Nepal lost a …. Original source  : Rajnath Singh meets Nepalese PM.

Health Care Vote Results Update

New York (GaeaTimes.com) The vote on the health care legislation was scheduled for this Sunday and after a prolonged debate of over a year, the Democratic Congress handed President Obama a huge victory on Sunday Night. The passing of the bill could mean a slew of changes taking effect within months. But the impact …. Source article  : Health Care Vote Results Update.

Bill on district jobs after Congress-NC agreement

JAMMU – Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) was planning to introduce the bill banning inter-district recruitment Monday but will now do so only after differences are resolved with alliance partner Congress that is unhappy at not being consulted.

The bill bars applicants from seeking jobs in districts other than their native ones.
“Congress has … Original article on : Bill on district jobs after Congress-NC agreement.

Goa NCP-Congress bury differences after midnight meeting

PANAJI – After holding the Congress-led Goa government to ransom for several weeks, alliance partner Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has decided to bury the hatchet and said it would support the finance bill in the budget session beginning Monday.

The decision to support the Digambar Kamat-led government was taken around midnight at a coordination meeting held … Original article on : Goa NCP-Congress bury differences after midnight meeting.

House Roll Call: Changes to Senate health bill

House Roll Call: Changes to Senate health bill

The 220-211 roll call Sunday by which the House passed the Reconciliation Act of 2010, including key changes to the Senate health care bill.
A “yes” vote is a vote to pass the bill.
Voting yes were 220 Democrats and 0 Republicans.
Voting no were 33 Democrats and 178 Republicans.
There are … Read : House Roll Call: Changes to Senate health bill.

CAPITAL CULTURE: White House social job shifts to fundraiser who’s girl-next-door nice, driven

CAPITAL CULTURE: Smoot’s girl-next-door nice, fun

WASHINGTON – It’s the grind that every politician dreads: working the phones, hour after hour, asking people for campaign money.
Of all the gushy things that fans of Julianna Smoot have to say about the Obamas’ new social secretary, the most telling may be that she could make even “the ask” …. Read the original article  : CAPITAL CULTURE: White House social job shifts to fundraiser who’s girl-next-door nice, driven.

India’s women’s bill inspiring for Africa: Ghana minister

NEW DELHI – India’s experiment with gender equality in parliament through the women’s reservation bill has struck a chord in Africa, says Ghana’s Trade and Industry Minister Hannah Tetteh.

“I hope this legislation goes through. It’s inspiring for women everywhere, including in Africa,” Tetteh, one of the seven women ministers in the West African country and … Read more >>>.

Democrats reject Republican attempt to undo just-passed health care bill

Democrats reject GOP effort to undo health bill
WASHINGTON – Democrats turned back a Republican attempt to undo House passage of historic legislation Sunday night that extends health care to millions of Americans.
The vote was 232-199 against the GOP effort.
Republicans tried a procedural move to redo the bill moments after the House had passed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Democrats reject Republican attempt to undo just-passed health care bill.

House Roll Call: Health care overhaul

House Roll Call: Health care overhaul
The 219-212 roll call Sunday by which the House passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

A “yes” vote is a vote to pass the bill.
Voting yes were 219 Democrats and 0 Republicans.
Voting no were 34 Democrats and 178 Republicans.
There are 4 vacancies in the 435-member House.

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Democrats – Bright, N; … Original source on Gaea Times at : House Roll Call: Health care overhaul.