Government News
- Powerful quake hits New Zealand Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:09AMWELLINGTON - Authorities declared a state of emergency after a major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city, Christchurch, early on Saturday, bringing down power lines, ripping up roads and wrecking building facades, but authorities reported no deaths.[...]
- Rosmah Wants Society To Maintain Caring Attitude Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:09AMPEKAN, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The prime minister's wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wants Malaysians to continue to be together with the government in assisting the less fortunate group in the country.
- Teachers point finger at criminal students Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:09AMUnder-fire teachers are turning the focus back on students after the Sunday Star-Times last week revealed dozens of teachers are still working in the classroom despite having serious criminal convictions.
- Africa: Vaults to Protect Agricultural Biodiversity Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:09AMAs rising food prices, growing populations and natural disasters increasingly put pressure on food production, governments and scientists are focusing on preserving the world's agricultural biodiversity through seed and gene banks.
- AP signs agreement with L&T for Metro project Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:08AMThe Andhra Pradesh government today signed a concession agreement with L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail Private Limited for development of the Rs 12,132 crore Hyderabad Metro Rail Project under the Public-Private Partnership initiative.
- Indiana farm income expected to jump 20% Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:08AMFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - Indiana farmers can thank weather problems around the world and a recession at home for an expected jump in their income this year.
- Children take the collateral damage of domestic violence, but special preschool helps kids cope Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:08AMSonoma West Times & News is featuring a special series on domestic violence in Sonoma County. This is the sixth installment of our series leading up to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.
- Legal challenge to school chaplains Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:07AMAustralia's school chaplaincy program faces a constitutional challenge in the High Court as opposition grows to having government funding paying for God's representatives in state schools.
- Confusion in pot laws leads to ‘reefer madness’ Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:07AMSEBASTOPOL — The talk at last week’s Rotary Club of Sebastopol was all about cannabis, pot, marijuana and reefer.
- Farmers get tech-savvy Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:07AMThe mobile phone may soon replace the centuries-old straw hat as the Filipino rice farmer's must-have accessory. Already responsible for helping to topple a government in the Southeast Asian archipelago, mobile phone text messaging could now help launch a neat little agricultural revolution. “Precision agriculture could become available to small-scale farmers at their fingertips within a few ...
- Outbreak puts focus on meat oversight Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:49AMST. PAUL, Minn. — The first known U.S. outbreak linked to a rare strain of E. coli in ground beef is prompting a fresh look at tougher regulations to protect the nation's meat supply.
- Why Zille axed Max Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:49AMWestern Cape Premier Helen Zille's cabinet reshuffle to embrace ID leader Patricia de Lille at the expense of provincial MEC for community safety Lennit Max, has raised eyebrows with some insiders speculating that past bitterness between the ID leader and Max was what motivated the move.
- Mass Zim exodus predicted Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:49AMMany Zimbabweans will be deported following the lifting of the special dispensation that relaxed conditions for their entry into South Africa, Lawyers for Human Rights said on Friday.
- Congressional candidate travels to North Platte Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:49AMThe North Platte Telegraph Challenging incumbent Congressman Adrian Smith in November isn't about tilting at windmills, says Democratic candidate Rebekah Davis.
- Afghans continue pulling money from Kabul Bank amid concerns over liquidity, risky lending Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:48AMNervous Afghans on Saturday continued pulling funds out of the nation's largest bank despite assurances from government leaders that their money was safe.
- City focus group talks economic growth Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:48AMThe North Platte Telegraph People are underemployed. If they can get work that pays a decent wage, there isn't much for them to spend it on.
- Tax levy down, property values up Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:47AMThe North Platte Telegraph Property owners could see a slight decrease in the amount of taxes they pay to the city of North Platte if the 2010-11 budget is approved as submitted.
- Railroad to feds: 'Don't harm us' Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:46AMThe North Platte Telegraph High-level officials representing federal and state governments and railroads gathered together at the Sandhills Convention Center to further open communication lines to local agencies and concerned citizens regarding the fate of the transportation systems.
- Should Congress make permanent tax breaks for low- and middle-income families set to expire? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:46AMThe expanded Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit will expire this year.
- Council wins praise for their response to snow last winter Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:45AMSOUTH Gloucestershire Council has won national praise for the way it responded during the severe weather earlier this year.
- ECB chief urges Irish to sort out bank fiasco Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:13AMAnglo Irish Bank is Ireland's responsibility, European Central Bank governor Jean-Claude Trichet said yesterday, as he urged the Government to take decisions on public spending and the banks. Related Stories Flotations are making a comeback, so get in fast Technology firm secures £500,000 deal in US Burger King to be sold for $3.2bn Investors braced for worst in US jobs market Burger King ...
- Buffalo aldermen vote to put building codes on April ballot Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:13AMMayor Jerry Hardesty and members of the Buffalo Board of Aldermen are adamant that consistent building codes are needed for safety and other reasons. Some builders, on the other hand, believe the codes are too strict and stifle efforts to remodel old homes in town.
- Iceland Q2 GDP Drops Further Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:12AM(RTTNews) - Iceland's economy contracted at a faster pace in the second quarter from the previous three months period. The gross domestic product decreased 3.1% on a sequential basis in the second quarter, compared to a 1.2% fall in the previous quarter, the Statistics Iceland said on Tuesday.
- Regular Follow-up Meetings For Middle East Peace Framework Deal Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:12AM(RTTNews) - A high-profile Middle East direct peace talks that were revived after nearly two years in Washington on Thursday decided to hold regular follow-up meetings every two weeks.
- Suspension of GOCC’s ‘excessive compensation’ sought (5:11 p.m.) Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:12AMMANILA -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recommended t two months suspension of “excessive compensation” of the board of directors of Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (G read more
- U.K. Government Net Reserves Rise In August Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:12AM(RTTNews) - U.K. government's net reserves rose US$754 million to US$35.52 billion at the end of August, the HM Treasury said Friday. At the same time, gross reserves recorded an increase of US$555 million to US$73.26 billion.
- Flood victims' protests hamper Pakistan aid efforts Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:12AMTHATTA, Pakistan (AFP) - Angry outbursts by flood victims reliant on scarce aid are hampering relief work in Pakistan, the Red Cross said, as the nation struggles to cope with its worst-ever natural disaster.
- Do justice to Chinese investments in Africa Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:12AMThe United Kingdom-based Financial Times recently published an editorial titled "China's New Scramble for Africa," in which the author stressed that criticism of China's burgeoning relationship with Africa as being "a new form of colonialism" is largely misplaced.
- DILG chief thanks Aquino for ‘clearing’ him (5:09 p.m.) Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:12AMMANILA -- Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo Friday thanked President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III for “absolving” him from accountability in connection to the bungled rescue attempt duri read more
- Saving the Wigwam Motels Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:43PMThe Wigwam Motel on Foothill Boulevard in San Bernardino isn't just a road icon, it's a part of my childhood. I was born at the tail end of the Eisenhower era, and a lot of things have gone by the wayside over the years – drive-in theaters and...
- City Beat Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:43PMKent State University’s Downtown Art Gallery and Wick Poetry Center, in collaboration with Soldier’s Heart veterans’ organization, present “Speak Peace: American Voices Respond to Vietnamese Children’s Paintings, The Vietnamese Children’s Art Exhibit” at KSU’s Downtown Gallery, 141 E. Main St. in Kent. Exhibit pairs Vietnamese children’s paintings with poetry written by American children ...
- Bernanke: Saving Lehman pie in the sky Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:43PMFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday strongly rejected as "myth" any prospect that he could have saved investment bank Lehman Brothers and prevented the near-collapse of the global financial system. Former Lehman CEO Richard Fuld suggested Wednesday that the Fed could have given him a lifeline in September 2008 and spared the world the subsequent chaos.
- Food price rise spurs unrest for poorest Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:43PMA few pennies' increase in a bread loaf's price can mean the difference between getting by and going hungry -- and erupting in anger -- in the world's poorest countries. A spike in Mozambique food prices triggered deadly riots this week, and experts worry other countries that saw such unrest during the last global food crisis in 2008 could be hit again.
- Japan’s Bonds Head for Biggest Weekly Loss Since 2008 on Ozawa Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:43PMJapanese bonds fell, extending the biggest weekly loss since May 2008, on concern a government led by Ichiro Ozawa will boost debt-fueled spending and as capital expenditure data bolstered demand for higher-yielding assets.
- Yield Forecasts Fall as Carney Prepares Meeting: Canada Credit Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:43PMEconomists are slashing forecasts for Canada’s government bond yields amid signals of a faltering economic recovery before the Bank of Canada meets next week to determine interest-rate policy.
- NZ tycoon unwraps packaging ambitions with US deal Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:43PM(AP:WELLINGTON, New Zealand) The reclusive New Zealand billionaire buying the U.S. maker of Hefty brand trash bags to create the world's second-biggest packaging business started out as a tow truck driver and bounced back from the brink of bankruptcy more than a decade ago to become his country's richest person.
- Tax breaks being considered Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:43PMWhite House advisors are mulling another dose of business tax breaks ahead of November elections. White House - Business - President - United States - Government
- Run on major Afghan bank Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:42PMKABUL, Afghanistan -- One of the principal owners of the Afghan bank at the center of Kabul's accelerating financial crisis said depositors had withdrawn $180 million in the past two days. He predicted a "revolution" in the country's financial system unless the Afghan government and the United States moved quickly to help stabilize the bank.
- Susannah Kroeber ’11: When freedom falls victim Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:42PMBy: Susannah Kroeber Freedom of religion still exists in America, it seems, but only if you do not seek public office. ...
- Understanding impact, efforts of Hokies United Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:28PMFive years ago, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Hokies United was mobilized for just the third time as a way for the Virginia Tech community to come together and help the victims on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
- The rise of the virtual museum Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMBerlin - Virtual museums on the internet let you peek into the house where Beethoven was born and view a Picasso hanging in a gallery - all at the click of a computer mouse. You can examine art, history and technology exhibits from the comfort of your sofa at home.
- Quebec firm to modernize CF-18 fleet Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMMIRABEL, Que. – Ottawa has renewed a contract with a Quebec firm to maintain Canada's aging fleet of CF-18 jets, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Wednesday. The seven-year contract with aircraft support services firm L-3 MAS is worth $467 million.[...]
- Abbott Stands By Pledge as Australia’s Independents Weigh Sides Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMAustralian opposition leader Tony Abbott, responding to a dispute over whether he overstated savings from his election promises, stood by his pledges and said his coalition has the best credentials to manage the nation’s economy.
- Westin workers to fight for their jobs Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMWestin Hotel workers, organised by the Unite Union, have issued a press release saying they have "vowed to fight for every job".The union is setting up a picket line outside the hotel from 3pm today."These workers are asked...
- Use land to complement rock garden Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMAs a master gardener, a landscape designer and a concerned citizen, I have followed closely the current controversy over use of the vacant lands in Barriefield and the prospect of major development there.[...]
- Fairfax bolsters board's digital, journalism experience Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMFairfax appoints two new independent directors as part of its board renewal program, boosting digital media and journalism experience.
- Labor Day closings Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMGOVERNMENT OFFICES
- Sheriff Sadie Darnell Responds to the Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMLast night as Sheriff Sadie Darnell received the County Manager's assessment of her budget proposal at the Alachua County Board of Commissioners special hearing, the tone quickly went from cordial to confrontational. Sheriff Darnell presented a budget two weeks ago that was about $600,000 . . .
- Government gives BU $200G for early retirees’ health costs Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMBucknell University could get about $200,000 from a new federal program that subsidizes health-care costs for employees who retire too early to qualify for Medicare.
- Bay Biz Buzz: FormFactor revenue forecast darkens Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:02PMLivermore-based FormFactor Inc. said Tuesday it expects revenue for its third quarter of fiscal 2010 to fall short of the semiconductor testing company's prior estimates.
