Political News – Newsletter for December 23, 2010

Jagan flexes muscles, hints at mid-term polls in Andhra

VIJAYAWADA – Flexing his muscles and indicating a possible mid-term polls in Andhra Pradesh, former MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy Thursday said the time had come for the Congress government in the state to go.

Buoyed by the support of over two dozen legislators, two MPs, several former ministers and leaders of the ruling party, the …. Read the original article  : here.

Karunakaran’s condition deteriorates

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Former Kerala chief minister K. Karunakaran’s condition has again deteriorated and he is seriously ill, the hospital said Thursday.

According to a medical bulletin, Karunakaran has been put on full ventilation. A scan revealed that following a stroke Wednesday, the brain stem had been damaged.
The heartbeat is being sustained with medication, it … Read more : Karunakaran’s condition deteriorates.

Yeddyurappa to complain to president against Bhardwaj

SHIMOGA – Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Thursday said he will write to President Pratibha Patil Friday against Governor H.R. Bhardwaj’s repeated public criticism of his government.

“Tomorrow (Friday) I am writing a letter to President Patil on whether she had permitted governors to act like this,” he told reporters here, reacting to Bhardwaj’s statement …. Read the original article  : Yeddyurappa to complain to president against Bhardwaj.

Anna Chapman Joins United Russian Party

MOSCOW, RUSSIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Former Russian spy Anna Chapman made her official entry into the political arena of her country on Wednesday when she joined the youth wing of Vladimir Putin’s United Russian party. As United Russian party gears up for the parliamentary elections scheduled to take place next year, many political experts have reiterated … Read more : Anna Chapman Joins United Russian Party.

Opposition should apologise to nation: Pranab

NEW DELHI – A day after he offered an olive branch in the form of a special parliamentary session on the spectrum scam, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee was in a combative mood, asserting that the opposition should apologise for not letting parliament function the entire winter session.

They have destroyed the institution. They should apologise [..] Read the original article: here.

All but 50 Kashmir stone pelters released: Padgaonkar

SRINAGAR – The central interlocutors in Jammu and Kashmir Thursday said more political prisoners and youth arrested during the unrest would be released from jail in the coming days.

“out of the 3,000 youth arrested for charges of stone pelting in the valley, all but 50 have already been released. The state government has told … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : All but 50 Kashmir stone pelters released: Padgaonkar.

PM’s fortunes swung from yin to yang, and India’s too (2010 in Retrospect)

NEW DELHI – When prices of the humble onion overshadow the impact of big-time diplomatic visits, it is time to worry. And that is how it was for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as 2010 winds to a close with corruption scandals, the weakening political clout of his party and rising prices clouding his profile in … Read more »»».

Naidu continues fast, chief minister to call all-party meet

HYDERABAD – Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu continued his indefinite fast for the seventh day Thursday while the Andhra Pradesh government promised to call an all-party meeting to consider his demands for a relief package to farmers who lost their crops in the recent rains.

Despite his serious condition, the former chief … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Naidu continues fast, chief minister to call all-party meet.

Chavan had to go, how can Pacheco come, ask Goa Congress dissidents

PANAJI – A group of dissident Congress legislators has asked party president Sonia Gandhi to apply the same principles while inducting ministers in Goa as was done in Maharashtra where Ashok Chavan was dropped from the chief minister’s post after corruption allegations.

“The Congress dropped (former) Maharashtra chief minister (Ashok) Chavan when his name was …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chavan had to go, how can Pacheco come, ask Goa Congress dissidents.

Russia welcomes US Senate’s ratification of arms cut deal

Moscow, Dec 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has welcomed the ratification of a new US-Russia arms reduction deal by the American Senate but said it will take some time for the Russian lawmakers to study the amendments to the treaty.

The US Senate Wednesday ratified the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with …. Original source  : Russia welcomes US Senate’s ratification of arms cut deal.

Obama hails lame duck Congress, will seek more compromise

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama Thursday hailed a productive “lame duck” session of the US Congress and pledged to work harder for compromise as Republicans gain legislative clout in 2011.

Obama touted passage by Congress in the last month of major initiatives including a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia, a compromise on extending tax …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama hails lame duck Congress, will seek more compromise.

Memorandum – Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay

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SUBJECT:    Freezing Federal Employee Pay Schedules and Rates That Are Set By Administrative Discretion
On November 29, 2010, I proposed a two-year freeze in the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Memorandum — Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay.

Executive Order – Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay

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    By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the laws …. Read the original article  : Executive Order — Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay.

Readout of the President’s Call with First Vice President of Sudan Salva Kiir

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Earlier this afternoon, President Obama called First Vice President of Sudan, Salva Kiir to discuss the status of peace negotiations and underscore the United …. Source  : Readout of the President’s Call with First Vice President of Sudan Salva Kiir.

Readout of the President’s Telephone Call with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria

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The President called President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria this afternoon to discuss the crisis in Cote d’Ivoire. The President congratulated President Jonathan for Nigeria’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Readout of the President’s Telephone Call with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China

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The President will host Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China, at the White House on January 19 for an official State … Original source on Gaea Times at : Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China.

Statement by the Press Secretary, 12/22/2010

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On Wednesday, December 22, 2010, the President signed into law:
 
S. 30, which makes it illegal to cause any caller identification service to knowingly transmit …. Source  : Statement by the Press Secretary, 12/22/2010.

News Conference by The President

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South Court Auditorium, Eisenhower …. Source article  : News Conference by The President.

Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate, 12/22/2010

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NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE:
 
Agnes Gund, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate, 12/22/2010.

Presidential Proclamation???National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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    Our Nation was founded on the enduring principles of equality and freedom for all.  As Americans, it is our solemn responsibility to honor …. Read the original article  : Presidential Proclamation–National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.