Political News – Newsletter for January 28, 2011

Manmohan Singh says strength of NCC will be increased from 13 to 15 lakhs

NEW DELHI – Commending the National Cadet Corps (NCC) for their praiseworthy role in grooming the country’s youth, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Friday said that the NCC is a proud symbol of national integration and of the values of …. Original article  : Manmohan Singh says strength of NCC will be increased from 13 to 15 lakhs.

Jay Carney To Be White House’s Press Secretary

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- In a rather unusual step by the Obama administration, former Time Magazine reporter Jay Carney is gearing up to replace Robert Gibbs and succeed him as the next Press Secretary of the White House. Senior administration officials have revealed that the former journalist would be officially announced as the new Press Secretary …. Source  : Jay Carney To Be White House’s Press Secretary.

Country will come out of political crisis: Nepal president

KOLKATA – An ongoing political crisis in his country notwithstanding, Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav Friday expressed confidence that the Himalayan country would emerge successfully out of it.

“Everything is going on well. We are in the peace process. If there is a problem, we will come out of the problem,” Yadav told media persons … Original article on : Country will come out of political crisis: Nepal president.

Omar pledges to keep Kashmir trouble-free this summer

JAMMU – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has made two resolutions for 2011: not to allow trouble-makers to spoil the valley’s summer and to launch an onslaught against corruption in the state.

“All efforts of my government are directed in ensuring that peace stays on in Kashmir,” Abdullah told officers here Thursday after … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Omar pledges to keep Kashmir trouble-free this summer.

Half-Brit woman at centre of Berlusconi scandal brands him a ‘piece of s***’

LONDON – The sex-crime accusations surrounding Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi are mounting.

Now, a half-British woman, who is under investigation for allegedly recruiting girls for the ‘Bunga Bunga’ sex parties, has branded him ‘a piece of s***’ who is out to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Half-Brit woman at centre of Berlusconi scandal brands him a ‘piece of s***’.

Menon meets Clinton to prepare for strategic dialogue

WASHINGTON – National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon is here to review implementation of initiatives launched during President Barack Obama’s visit to India and prepare the ground for the India-US Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi in April.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who would lead a high level US team to the dialogue co-chaired by Indian … Read more >>>.

Tunisia’s interim government reshuffled

TUNIS – Tunisian Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi announced the make-up of a new interim government in an effort to quell the protests against his cabinet which included allies of the ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.

Prime Minister Ghannouchi announced the reshuffle on Tunisian television Thursday, Xinhua reported.
The caretaker government was formed after … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tunisia’s interim government reshuffled.

Statement by the President on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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I join people here at home, in Israel, and around the world in commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as we mark one of the …. Original article  : Statement by the President on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Statement by the President on NASA Day of Remembrance

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Fifty years ago, a young President facing mounting pressure at home propelled a fledgling space agency on a bold, new course that would push …. Source  : Statement by the President on NASA Day of Remembrance.

Statement by the President on the Killing of David Kato

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I am deeply saddened to learn of the murder of David Kato.  In Uganda, David showed tremendous courage in speaking out against hate.  He … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Statement by the President on the Killing of David Kato.

First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Fort Jackson, SC, to Highlight Intersection of Childhood Obesity and Military Readiness

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First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to Fort Jackson in South Carolina today to be briefed by Army leadership on the consequences of childhood obesity, … Read : First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Fort Jackson, SC, to Highlight Intersection of Childhood Obesity and Military Readiness.

Remarks by the First Lady at Basic Training Graduation Ceremony

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 1/27/2011

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El Baradie joins anti-government protest in Egypt

CAIRO – Former chief of UN nuclear watchdog agency and Egypt’s reformist leader Mohamed El Baradie arrived in Cairo to join the ongoing protests against the country’s 30-year rule of President Hosni Mubarak.

The anti-government activists have planed a massive rally in the capital Friday.
The protesters want the government to end its 30-year …. Source  : El Baradie joins anti-government protest in Egypt.

CVC appointment: Moily meets PM, Swaraj to file affidavit in apex court (Intro Roundup)

NEW DELHI – Union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday evening, fuelling speculation that P.J. Thomas may be asked to step down as Central Vigilance Commissioner following the apex court asking if the correct procedure was followed in his selection and the BJP’s Sushma Swaraj planning to file an … Read more : CVC appointment: Moily meets PM, Swaraj to file affidavit in apex court (Intro Roundup).

Need for re-look at poll expense limit: CPI-M

KOLKATA – Citing the devaluation of money since 2006, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Thursday said the Election Commission needs to take a re-look at the expenditure limit of Rs.10 lakh fixed for each assembly poll candidate.

Rabin Deb, senior CPI-M leader who was leading the party’s delegation at an all party meet convened …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Need for re-look at poll expense limit: CPI-M.

Pranab calls all-party meet Feb 8

NEW DELHI – Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has convened a meeting of leaders of political parties Feb 8 ahead of the budget session in an effort to find a way out of the parliament stalemate over the opposition demand for a joint parliamentary committee probe into 2G spectrum.

The meeting has been convened ahead of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Voices of Health Reform: Kayla’s Story

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This installment of Voices of Health Reform can be found online HERE (www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/01/27/voices-health-reform-kaylas-story) .

Voices of Health Reform: Kayla's Story
Posted by Stephanie Cutter on January … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Voices of Health Reform: Kayla’s Story.

BJP to move court on ‘illegal actions’ against Ekta Yatra

NEW DELHI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Thursday it was planning to move court against the “illegal actions” taken by the Jammu and Kashmir and central governments to thwart the party’s Ekta Yatra.

A senior BJP leader said here the party paid the railways Rs.64 lakh by cheque for the rail …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : BJP to move court on ‘illegal actions’ against Ekta Yatra.

Nepal President to meet PM next week

NEW DELHI – India and Nepal will hold wide-ranging talks next week on the eve of a fresh round of prime ministerial elections in Nepal when President Ram Baran Yadav will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his senior cabinet colleagues here.

Yadav begins his 10-day visit to India from Kolkata Thursday evening.
It will be … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nepal President to meet PM next week.