Political News – Newsletter for November 25, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Tom DeLay Convicted
AUSTIN (GaeaTimes.com)- The former member of U. S. House of Representative Tom DeLay has been convicted Wednesday on charges of illegally laundering corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002. The jury in Texas court deliberated for 19 hours before reaching the verdict which carries seven to 20 years of life in prison for … Original article on : Tom DeLay Convicted.
Kiran Kumar to take over as Andhra chief minister Thursday
HYDERABAD – N. Kiran Kumar Reddy will take over as the 16th chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Thursday afternoon.
Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan will administer oath of office and secrecy to him at 12.14 p.m. at Raj Bhavan.
The governor invited Reddy to form the government after state Congress chief D. Srinivas Thursday morning met him … Read : Kiran Kumar to take over as Andhra chief minister Thursday.
US bracing for another WikiLeaks release
WASHINGTON – The US was preparing for another WikiLeaks release of classified US documents that could harm relations with countries around the world, the State Department said.
US diplomatic outposts were informing their host countries that the release could come within days, State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley told reporters Wednesday. The release is believed to …. Source article : US bracing for another WikiLeaks release.
Letter from the President on the Strategy to Support the Disarmament of the Lord’s Resistance Army
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TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
TO THE CHAIRMEN AND RANKING MEMBERS OF
THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON APPROPRIATIONS,
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, … Read more >>>.
Presidential Memorandum???Review of Human Subjects Protection
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MEMORANDUM FOR DR. AMY GUTMANN Chair, Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
SUBJECT: Review of Human Subjects Protection
Recently, we discovered that the U.S. …. Source : Presidential Memorandum–Review of Human Subjects Protection.
President Obama Signs U.S. Virgin Islands Disaster Declaration
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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands and ordered Federal aid to supplement Territory recovery …. Original article on Gaea Times at : President Obama Signs U.S. Virgin Islands Disaster Declaration.
Merkel urges Russia, China to restrain North Korea
BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel phoned Seoul Wednesday to condemn this week’s North Korean bombardment of a South Korean island and called for China and Russia to restrain Pyongyang.
Aides said she phoned South Korean President Lee Myung Bak to express her condolences over the deaths in the attack, which she sharply condemned. She … Original article on : Merkel urges Russia, China to restrain North Korea.
Statement by the Press Secretary, 11/24/10
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On Wednesday, November 24, 2010, the President signed into law:
S. 3774, which extends through September 30, 2011, the deadline for States to spend supplemental … Read more >>>.
West Bengal Left Front starts seven-day protest
KOLKATA – West Bengal’s Left Front led by Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Wednesday started a seven-day sit-in to protest against the countrywide price rise and the alleged Maoist-Trinamool Congress nexus in the state.
As part of the programme set to end Nov 30, the front will observe labour workers day, women’s day, farmer’s day, …. Source : West Bengal Left Front starts seven-day protest.
Kiran Kumar Reddy, a former Ranji cricketer
HYDERABAD – Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy, who will take over as the 16th chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Thursday, was once a cricketer and played for Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy tournament.
The 50-year-old, who is presently the speaker of the state legislative assembly, will be sworn in as the new chief minister by Governor … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kiran Kumar Reddy, a former Ranji cricketer.
Rosaiah quits, Kiran Kumar Reddy named successor (Night Lead)
HYDERABAD – Politics in Andhra Pradesh Wednesday took a dramatic turn as Chief Minister K. Rosaiah resigned citing age and work pressure and assembly Speaker N. Kiran Kumar Reddy was named his successor.
“Sonia Gandhi has named Kiran Kumar Reddy as the new leader,” senior Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee told reporters late Wednesday.
The governor … Read : Rosaiah quits, Kiran Kumar Reddy named successor (Night Lead).
Statement by Vice President Biden on Tomorrow’s Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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“Around the globe, violence against women is an epidemic. Violence robs women and girls of their full potential and causes untold human suffering. Violence …. Read the original article : here.
Remarks by the President Pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey
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Rose Garden …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Remarks by the President Pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey.
Nitish ‘tsunami’ sweeps Bihar, wipes out Lalu, Congress (Intro Roundup)
PATNA/NEW DELHI – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday steered the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to a historic electoral triumph bagging nearly 85 percent of the seats and decimating the Lalu Prasad-led opposition while virtually erasing the Congress from one of India’s most populous states.
In a verdict that left even experts groping for words, …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Nitish ‘tsunami’ sweeps Bihar, wipes out Lalu, Congress (Intro Roundup).
BJP hits back at Sonia on action against corrupt
NEW DELHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday hit back at Congress president Sonia Gandhi on the issue of taking action against corrupt leaders, saying there was nothing to be proud of if more leaders from Congress had resigned on allegations of wrongdoing.
“She has taken pride that many more resigned in the Congress. …. Original source : BJP hits back at Sonia on action against corrupt.
Bihar’s women give thumbs up to Nitish Kumar
NEW DELHI – Reservation in Panchayat bodies, job opportunities, social security and, most importantly, respect — Bihar’s women got it all with Nitish Kumar as chief minister and were thus more than motivated to vote in large numbers to make sure their favourite leader came back to power.
“Bihar has seen development for the first …. Original source : Bihar’s women give thumbs up to Nitish Kumar.
Britain’s queen arrives in UAE
Abu Dhabi, Nov 24 (IANS/WAM) Britain’s queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip arrived here Wednesday as part of their visit aimed at promoting ties with the region.
The queen will attend the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and pay her respects at the tomb of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the … Read more »».
Congress rules out alliance in Bihar in future
NEW DELHI – Despite a poor showing in the Bihar assembly polls, the Congress Wednesday indicated that the party will continue its policy of not forging electoral alliances in the state but expanding its party-base.
“We will build the party on our own for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and not have any tie-up,” … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Congress rules out alliance in Bihar in future.
Elected BJP legislators to meet Thursday
NEW DELHI – A meeting of the newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators in Bihar is scheduled to be held in Patna Thursday to elect the leader of the legislature party.
Party leaders Arun Jaitley, Ananth Kumar and Dharmendra Pradhan will attend the meeting as central observers.
The decision to send the three leaders …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Elected BJP legislators to meet Thursday.
OP-ED by Vice President Joe Biden in the Wall Street Journal: “The Case for Ratifying New Start”
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The following op-ed, written by Vice President Joe Biden, was published in today’s Wall Street Journal:
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The Case for Ratifying New Start
President Obama has …. Source : Gaea News Network.