BOSTON, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –The Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) recently completed two public hearings on Beacon Hill to assess the state of the Boston Harbor region’s public beaches and announced that they will hold a series of 9 public hearings in the region’s beachfront communities this summer. Continue reading
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Ban Ki-Moon stresses freedom of expression – Video
Ban Ki-Moon stresses freedom of expression UN commemorates on May 3rd the World Press Freedom day, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said is time to move forward the citizenship participation in media and… By: telesurenglish Continue reading
States fear loss of health care aid
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. State officials say thousands of people with medical problems are in danger of losing coverage as the Obama administration winds down one of the earliest programs in the federal health care overhaul Continue reading
Under criticism, GOP puts off its health care bill
WASHINGTON (AP) An effort by House Republicans to highlight problems with President Barack Obamas health care law by bailing out a program for people with pre-existing medical conditions appeared to backfire Wednesday. GOP leaders postponed a scheduled vote after the measure met strong opposition from two directions: from conservative groups resistant to any federal role in health care and from Democrats who objected that the Republicans planned to pay for the high-risk patient program by raiding a disease prevention provision the administration says is essential to the overhaul. The legislation, a departure from the usual GOP efforts to kill the Affordable Health Care Act outright, also faced a White House veto threat. Continue reading
ESGR Announces Semifinalists for 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense operational committee, announced that 138 employers have been selected as semifinalists for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the DoDs highest honor for employers that provide extraordinary support to their Guard and Reserve employees Continue reading
Douglas Foy Joins Fuel Freedom Foundation as Senior Legal Advisor
IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 18, 2013) – Doug Foy, president of Serrafix and former Secretary of the Massachusetts Office for Commonwealth Development under Mitt Romney will be joining the policy team at Fuel Freedom Foundation as Senior Legal Advisor. Continue reading
San Juan Islands high on everyone's list
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. Washington’s San Juan Islands are among the hottest items in the world of recreational travel this year. In recent months, standouts among the 28 islands and some 400 more rocks and pinnacles southwest of Bellingham have been in the international spotlight by making: – Lonely Planet’s list of Top 10 U.S. Continue reading
Freedom Of Speech At Risk Says Think Tank
A Westminster think tank has today called for the scrapping of a law which it claims is being used to constrain freedom of speech. Civitas is calling for the abolition of Section 5 of the Public Order Act, which has been criticised by free-speech campaigners. David Green, director of Civitas, said: “The freedom to speak our minds without fear or favour is an important part of the live and let live ethos that has typified this country for centuries. Continue reading
World Travel Market London East African Community Jesca Eriyo – Video
World Travel Market London East African Community Jesca Eriyo East African Community Opening Remarks by Hon. Jesca Eriyo Deputy Secretary General – Productive and Social Sectors Republic of Kenya and Ministers Press Con… By: Janice Temple Continue reading
Nearly 1,000 acres in San Juan Islands to be national monument
WASHINGTON President Obama announced that lands in the San Juan Islands will be designated as a federally protected national monument, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said Thursday. Obama will sign the proclamation Monday, a White House official said Thursday Continue reading
ESGR Announces Nominees for 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense operational committee, received 2,899 nominations for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Department of Defenses highest recognition for employers supporting employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. Continue reading
Cayman Islands Seeks to Protect Its Tax Shelter Racket by Seeking to Extend Its Sovereignty to the US; Trikona …
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Trikona calls for Congressional hearings of the Cayman Islands tax shelter racket and the efforts of Cayman courts and Cayman judges to extend their control over US courts and US sovereignty. Trikona will call upon Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Speaker of the House John Boehner, and the Senate and House Committees on Foreign Relations to investigate Ugland House, Judge Jones, and the efforts of Cayman judges and Cayman courts to interfere in the US Continue reading
Rep. Justin Amash should stay out of race for Carl Levin’s seat, libertarian blogger says
GRAND RAPIDS, MI Despite glowing praise of U.S. Rep. Continue reading
Donald Dunn, Former Clinton White House Political Affairs Official, Joins Fuel Freedom Foundation
IRVINE, CA–(Marketwire – Mar 12, 2013) – Fuel Freedom Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign dedicated to breaking America’s oil addiction, announced today that Donald Dunn, fundraiser and political campaign strategist, has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Development. Dunn will lead the development and fundraising efforts for the foundation. Continue reading
Health Care Fraud, Record $4.2 Billion Recovered In 2012, USA
Editor’s Choice Main Category: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Also Included In: Litigation / Medical Malpractice Article Date: 12 Feb 2013 – 0:00 PST Current ratings for: Health Care Fraud, Record $4.2 Billion Recovered In 2012, USA Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder issued a report which showed that for every dollar the US government spent on health care-related fraud and abuse investigations over the last 36 months, it got $7.90 back. This is a record over a three-year period since the HCFAC (Health Care Fraud and Abuse) Program began sixteen years ago Continue reading
Freedom, Nisei Soldiers honored in New Orleans
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans opened its newest wing, the U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. Continue reading
China criticizing US remarks over disputed islands in East China Sea – Video
China criticizing US remarks over disputed islands in East China Sea In Beijing, the Chinese government has rebuked US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for her backing of Japan's administration over East China Sea islands which are at the center of a row between China and Japan. Continue reading
China blasts US over islands
Zhang Yunbi and Cai Hong China Daily Publication Date : 21-01-2013 Asks Washington to be ‘responsible’ and ‘choose its words carefully’ Beijing yesterday blasted Washington’s latest intervention in the Diaoyu Islands issue, warning the US to be “responsible” and “choose its words carefully”. The warning came as Beijing prepared to receive a high-ranking member of the governing coalition in Tokyo who will reportedly deliver a letter “aimed at improving ties” Continue reading
China anger at US islands remarks
21 January 2013 Last updated at 08:07 ET China’s foreign ministry has strongly criticised the US for backing Japan’s control of a disputed group of islands in the East China Sea. Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said the view, expressed by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, “neglects the facts”. Mrs Clinton had warned that the US opposed any action that would undermine Japanese administration of the islands. Continue reading
China objects to US comments over Diaoyu Islands
Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) China is firmly opposed to comments made by the US about the Diaoyu Islands, a foreign ministry official said here Sunday. “We urge the US side to adopt a responsible attitude in regard to the issue of the Diaoyu Islands,” said Qin Gang, a foreign ministry spokesperson, while addressing media relating to comments US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made Friday Continue reading