Political News – Newsletter for December 8, 2010

Environmentalists propose a ‘Himalaya Day’

NEW DELHI – Calling attention towards the ecological threat faced by the Himalayas, a group of eminent environmentalists has written to all MPs and the presiding officers of both houses of parliament to declare Sep 9 as ‘Himalaya Day’.

Under the umbrella of ‘Himalayan Unity for Movement’, environmentalists Sunder Lal Bahuguna, Radha Ben and Anil …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Karunanidhi blackmailing Congress: Jayalalithaa

CHENNAI – Reiterating her demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum allotment, AIADMK chief J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday said DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was blackmailing the Congress on the issue.

Referring to Karunanidhi’s speech at a movie function here, Jayalalithaa said: “Karunanidhi used the platform …. Original source  : Karunanidhi blackmailing Congress: Jayalalithaa.

Haiti Election Results Declared As Runoff

PORT-AU-PRINCE (GaeaTimes.com)- The Haiti election results have been declared as a runoff by the Election Commission. Ever since the news came the streets of the capital city of Port-Au-Prince have been burning endlessly. Yes the streets are filled with barricades which are in flames and supporters of Mirlande Manigat are throwing stones at the passers …. Original source  : Haiti Election Results Declared As Runoff.

Raja raids mere eyewash, says opposition

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids on the homes of former telecom minister A. Raja over the 2G spectrum allocation are a mere eyewash, opposition parties said Wednesday.

It is a mere eyewash. This is too little, too late, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesman Prakash Javadekar told IANS.
Javadekar said …. Read the original article  : here.

Nepal to skip Nobel ceremony under Chinese pressure

KATHMANDU – Under growing pressure by its giant neighbour China that continues to denounce the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to jailed dissident Liu Xiabo, the Himalayan republic of Nepal has become the 20th country to decide against attending the presentation ceremony in Oslo Friday.

The caretaker government of Nepal, under mounting pressure both … Original article on : Nepal to skip Nobel ceremony under Chinese pressure.

Nitish Kumar to resume people’s court

PATNA – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to resume his popular ‘janata durbar’ (people’s court) this month to listen to the grievances of people, an official said Wednesday.

“After a gap of several months due to the state assembly polls, Nitish Kumar has decided to resume the janata durbar. He is likely to …. Original article  : Nitish Kumar to resume people’s court.

Parliament adjourned till noon

NEW DELHI – Both houses of parliament were adjourned till noon for the 19th day Wednesday following the opposition’s demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum controversy.

Proceedings in the Lok Sabha began with Speaker Meira Kumar expressing condolences at the loss of lives in rains in Tamil Nadu and …. Source  : Parliament adjourned till noon.

WikiLeaks: Zardari, Kayani worked for Musharraf’s ‘honourable exit’

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and new army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had worked separately for the “honourable exit” of then president Pervez Musharraf after a series of political and strategic blunders by him, according to US diplomatic cables released by whistleblower website WikiLeaks.

In two separate cables written … Original source on Gaea Times at : WikiLeaks: Zardari, Kayani worked for Musharraf’s ‘honourable exit’.

Presidential Proclamation???National Influenza Vaccination Week

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Last year, as the world prepared for a pandemic …. Read the original article  : Presidential Proclamation–National Influenza Vaccination Week.

Statement by the President on the Passing of Elizabeth Edwards

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Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Elizabeth Edwards.  This afternoon I spoke to Cate Edwards and John Edwards, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Vice President Biden Issues Statement on the Passing of Elizabeth Edwards

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“Elizabeth Edwards fought a brave battle against a terrible, ravaging disease that takes too many lives every day.  She was an inspiration to all … Original article on : Vice President Biden Issues Statement on the Passing of Elizabeth Edwards.

Iran, six world powers agree on further nuclear talks

GENEVA – Iran and six world powers ended their first nuclear talks in more than a year Tuesday by scheduling a further round next month, but Western officials said they had received no indication whether Tehran is really willing to find a solution this time.

Both Iran and the group of US, Britain, France, Germany, …. Read the original article  : Iran, six world powers agree on further nuclear talks.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

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WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:

Albert Beveridge, Member, National Council on the … Read more : President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts.

??????Statements of Support on the Framework Agreement for Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance

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Below please see some statements of support on the framework agreement on middle class tax cuts and unemployment insurance from various economists, advocacy groups, … Read : ??????Statements of Support on the Framework Agreement for Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance.

Press Conference by the President

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James S. Brady Press … Read : Press Conference by the President.

Pakistani PM addresses Turkish parliament

ISTANBUL – Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani gave a speech to the Turkish parliament Tuesday that focused on strengthening already good relations between the two Muslim nations and applauded Turkey’s democratic efforts as a model for Pakistan.

Gilani, who arrived in Ankara Monday for a three-day official visit to Turkey, is the first prime …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Robby Mook Elected DCCC Executive Director

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has named Robby Mook as their executive director.
Mook previously happened to be a Hillary Clinton campaign staffer. He will now run the campaign arm for the House Democrats through the 2012 elections. Mook has been serving the DCCC’s since May of 2010 as the independent expenditure … Read more : Robby Mook Elected DCCC Executive Director.

Can Sarah Palin Hunt?

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — Sarah Palin spoke of her exceptional hunting skills at an interview. Soon after she was spotted taking shot at a caribou while in a TLC Reality Show.
Her awful performance has raised the irrevocable urge to know whether or not she ever did handle a gun before. It is said she was …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Can Sarah Palin Hunt?.

GCC leaders thank UAE for hosting summit

Abu Dhabi, Dec 8 (IANS/WAM) Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have thanked United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for hosting the summit and for the warm hospitality given to them.

The leaders sent Sheikh Khalifa messages of thanks, before leaving the UAE for their respective countries Tuesday night … Read more : GCC leaders thank UAE for hosting summit.

Palin Declines Chairmanship of the Republican National Committee

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — Sarah Palin reportedly turned down the request of being “fundraiser-in-chief” as she mentioned, of the RNC.
When spoken to her she told a lot more, here is what she had to say,
I respect the desire to have someone in charge of the RNC who understands the wishes of the conservative grassroots and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Palin Declines Chairmanship of the Republican National Committee.