Tue, December 10, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Morning Sun

Astonishing 'new aristocracy' of couples, relatives and nepo-babies run Labour Government, The Sun reveals

AN astonishing "new aristocracy" of couples, relatives and nepo-babies runs the Government. More than two dozen ministers including Rachel Reeves, Pat McFadden and Wes Streeting all have spouses

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Leader-Post

Sask. government orders third-party review of alleged misconduct, racism at Regina hospitals

More than a year after several Regina doctors filed a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission alleging racism and unprofessionalism, the government has ordered a third-party review to improve working conditions at Regina's hospitals.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Missoulian

Survey: Missoula residents concerned about safety, cleanliness and dogs at parks, trails

When surveyed, Missoula residents expressed strong desires for ensuring safety in parks, along with cleanliness and access to restrooms.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Richmond

Richmond council approves rebuilding historic cottage in Jackson Ward

Richmond City Council has approved a permit to construct a museum and community center in Jackson Ward, and it approved nearly $1 million in funding for the project.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: RTE Online

'Positive' start in attempts to form next government

Formal discussions between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to draw up a new Programme for Government have taken place this evening.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: USA Today

Elon Musk takes center stage as Trump's influencer and enforcer on Capitol Hill and beyond

JD Vance who? Elon Musk's role as right-hand man to Donald Trump takes shape as the billionaire gets more involved on Capitol Hill and beyond.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Raw Story

'Pit bulls of retribution': Swalwell braces for Trump admin after 'gross abuse'

A new watchdog report released Tuesday revealed that the Department of Justice under the first Donald Trump administration secretly obtained phone records for members of Congress, journalists, government staffers and incoming FBI director nominee Kash Patel — actions the top House Judiciary

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Fox News

SCOTUS hears arguments in case that could reshape environmental law

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case to determine the scope of NEPA's requirement for federal agencies to conduct environmental impact reviews.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sky

Unions hint at public sector industrial action over 'offensive' 2.8% pay rise recommendation

The Royal College of Nursing says the proposed pay rise is as little as £2 extra a day - "less than the price of a coffee". The National Education Union (NEU) said the amount "won't do". It follows a period that has meant a combined increase of over 17% over the last three pay awards.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The New York Times

U.S. Data Agency Blames Old Tech and Other Failures for Missteps

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks jobs and inflation, issued a report on what caused embarrassing episodes in which data was released improperly.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: CNN

Supreme Court is poised to weaken environmental review of infrastructure projects

The Supreme Court appeared poised Tuesday to significantly weaken the scope of environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects in a case that could hand President-elect Donald Trump an early win on an issue he often hammered on during his first term.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Hill

Progressive left signals some 'DOGE' curiosity

The Republican-led "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) has intrigued the progressive left, offering potential and unexpected common ground. The brainchild of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Lincoln Journal Star

Developers want northeast corner of 84th and Van Dorn to become commercial site with hotel

Developers want the City Council to approve annexation and zoning changes on the corner of 84th and Van Dorn streets so they can build a commercial area with a hotel.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Leader-Post

Sask. government orders third-party review of misconduct, racism at Regina hospitals

More than a year after several Regina doctors filed a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission alleging racism and unprofessionalism, the government has ordered a third-party review to improve working conditions at Regina's hospitals.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Mirror

NHS staff and teachers told how much pay could rise next year triggering anger

NHS workers and teachers have responded with fury after a pay rise of 2.8% was proposed by ministers - with fears raised the country could descend into strikes again

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard

Unions attack 2.8% Government pay rise proposal for NHS workers and teachers

Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Daily Telegraph

Reeves set for battle with unions over 2.8pc pay rise for teachers, nurses and civil servants

Ministers claim offer reflects 'challenging financial backdrop' despite being only 0.2 per cent above projected inflation

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Charlotte Observer

'Unhealthy conditions.' Charlotte must make 2 changes to protect tenants, advocates say

Charlotte housing advocates are calling for the city to create stricter code enforcement policies after unhealthy conditions and evictions at three Charlotte housing complexes.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: ABC

Watchdog raises concerns over Trump-era leak probes of reporters, members of Congress

A top government watchdog raised concerns over the handling of leak investigations during the first Trump administration that targeted members of Congress and the media.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Richmond

Virginia to receive $275M federal grant to expand chip factory in Manasssas

Micron Technology Inc. will use the grant to jump-start a $2.2 billion expansion of its semiconductor chip factory in Manassas for a new line of computer memory chips currently made only in Taiwan.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Daily Telegraph

Reeves plans 2.8pc pay rise next year for teachers, nurses and civil servants

Ministers claim the offer reflects a 'challenging financial backdrop'

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Hindu

Under pressure and despite the gaffes, Krishna walked the fine line of diplomacy

S.M. Krishna's tenure as Minister of External Affairs (2009-2011) is often remembered for gaffes, like the time in 2011 when he accidentally began to read out the Portuguese Foreign Minister's speech at the United Nations,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

We've entered the era of gutless government

Labor has turned its mind to fixing the problems left by the Morrison government. But its timidity is holding up essential reform.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

Watch the exits: The 'real issue' missing in the migration debate

More than 80,000 temporary visitors, including "bogus asylum seekers", are refusing to leave Australia once their last resort to stay has lapsed.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Express Tribune

PTI calls govt's attempts to drag military into politics 'shameful, condemnable'

Party also rejected attempts to target former military official, General Faiz Hameed, under the name of Imran Khan

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Daily Express

More than 300 tractors to descend on Westminster to protest against 'stalinist' Government

More than 300 tractors will tomorrow rumble into Whitehall tomorrow to rally against the Government's "anti-farming Stalinist offensive". The farmers will descend on Westminster from all over the country to protest against Labour's inheritance tax ...

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Click2Houston

US says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism

The Biden administration says the United States will recognize and support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, destroys chemical weapons stocks and protects the rights of minorities and women.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: WPLG

US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua

A U.S. official says the Biden administration is opening an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Mail & Guardian

SACP to endorse decision to campaign alone for 2026 local government elections

The party will hold a special policy conference to decide on how to reconfigure its longstanding alliance with the ANC

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail

Freeland signals government will miss deficit target ahead of releasing fall economic update

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland gave the strongest signal yet that her government will blow past its most recent deficit target when she tables the fall economic statement next week, only committing publicly to one of the three benchmarks she set for herself just months ago.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Ukraine-Russia latest: Zelensky targets diplomatic end to Putin's war and hints at role for foreign troops

Zelensky targets diplomatic end to Putin's war and hints at role for foreign troops - Ukrainian president says Kyiv wants an end to Putin's war 'more than anyone else'

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Israel strikes and advances into Syrian territory after Assad's overthrow, fueling alarm

While Syria celebrates overthrowing its longtime dictator, it is also being subjected to a new ground incursion and a wave of airstrikes from its neighbor Israel that drew growing international condemnation and concern Tuesday.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Basingstoke MP welcomes Labour government's new 'Plan for Change'

Basingstoke's MP has praised the Labour Government's new 'Plan for Change'. The plan, outlined by the prime minister, aims to improve housebuilding, the economy, the NHS, clean power, education and crime by the end of this Parliament.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Our dysfunctional systems and institutions

LAST week's column laid down several predicates, which my guest columnist Patmei Ruivivar eloquently articulated. On one level, she made a case for Sara's blatant contrived meltdown as a diversion from legislative investigations pinning her and her staff down on corruption and anomalies,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump's DOJ secretly obtained phone and text message records of lawmakers and staffers

The Trump-era investigation into leaks of classified information was far broader than previously known, according to a report by the DOJ's internal watchdog.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Fox News

'Unified government': Incoming House Republican reveals agenda for new Congress after ousting Dem incumbent

Fox News Digital spoke to newly elected GOP Rep.-elect Gabe Evans about his successful defeat of an incumbent and his priorities in the next Congress in January.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens Of Veterans Who Served With Pete Hegseth Sign Letter Backing Him For Defense Secretary

Dozens of veterans and servicemembers who directly served with Pete Hegseth are pledging their support for the Fox News host as he battles to be confirmed as the next secretary of defense, the Daily Caller learned first.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Democrats demand answers from Trump pick Mehmet Oz on 'Medicare privatization'

Democratic senators pressed Dr. Mehmet Oz on his past "advocacy for Medicare privatization" after Donald Trump picked him to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Reuters

Brazil's left caught in the long shadow of ailing patriarch Lula

Emergency surgery to relieve a cranial hemorrhage has raised questions in Brazil over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's short-term agenda - and the vacuum he would leave on the left if he does not run for reelection in 2026.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Papineau and Lalonde: Stop treating Ottawa taxpayers as an annoyance, councillors

We live in a representative democracy. Politicians ask us for our votes, and we vote for them based on expectations they will deliver on their promises and reflect public opinion. The City of Ottawa is in budget 2025 season.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Capitol Connection: Breaking down the Madigan trial and it's long list of witnesses

The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues in Chicago. The two sides have been presenting their cases for well over a month, and there is still a lot to cover. Madigan is charged with bribery,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Healthcare to get boost in Welsh Government budget to tackle NHS waiting lists

An extra £1.5 billion is being put into public service, as part of the Welsh Government's proposed £26 billion budget for 2025-26.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Trump makes picks for roles in Justice Department, Office of Management and Budget

President-elect Donald Trump made two selections for roles within the Department of Justice and Office of Management and Budget.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

It is time for justice and accountability in Syria

That day has come, and shaping the future of Syria is now a new terrain of contestation, hopefully a productive one. It is far too early to be making declarations about what will happen next in Syria.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Under Russian Gazprom's thumb: Moldova faces new energy crisis and needs Ukraine's help

An energy crisis brewing in Moldova could escalate into a political one. Read the RBC-Ukraine article on why Russia is interested in this and who can help Chisinau. Contents ・Gas shortage - Problem #1 ・Chisinau fears crisis in Transnistria ・Electricity - Problem #2 ・Help from Ukraine for Moldova ・Crisis and its consequences Moldova has not

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

US to offer minimum acreage required at Alaska oil and gas auction

The Biden administration will offer oil and gas drilling leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge at a sale on Jan. 9, the U.S. Interior Department said on Monday. The agency will make 400,000 acres (161,

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Russia takes step towards recognising Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia moved a step closer towards recognising the Taliban government of Afghanistan on Tuesday as parliament voted in favour of a law that would make it possible to remove the Taliban from Moscow's list of banned terrorist organisations.

[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN

Mohammed Al-Bashir appointed head of Syrian government until March 2025

By bnm Egypt bureau Syrian armed factions have appointed Mohammed Al-Bashir to take over as the acting head of government in Syria until March 1, 2025, SANA reported on December 10. Al-Bashir will be succeeding Mohammad Jalali,

'Unhealthy conditions.' Charlotte must make 2 changes to protect tenants, advocates say

Charlotte housing advocates are calling for the city to create stricter code enforcement policies after unhealthy conditions and evictions at three Charlotte housing complexes.

The article from The Charlotte Observer discusses the ongoing debate over the expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina, a topic that has been contentious for years. Despite a recent budget agreement between the state House and Senate, the issue of Medicaid expansion remains unresolved. The expansion, which would extend health coverage to hundreds of thousands of low-income adults, has been a point of contention due to political disagreements, particularly around the conditions under which the state should accept federal funds. Governor Roy Cooper has been pushing for expansion, arguing it would save lives and boost the economy. However, Republican leaders have been reluctant, citing concerns over costs and the potential for federal funding to decrease in the future. The article highlights the frustration among advocates and some legislators as the state continues to forgo significant federal funding, with the debate now intertwined with broader budget negotiations and political strategy.

Read the Full Charlotte Observer Article at:
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article296868009.html