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Pentagon: Airstrikes in Syria killed 11 al-Qaida operatives

McClatchy DC Bureau 

The Pentagon says two U.S. airstrikes in Syria killed 11 al-Qaida operatives, including one with ties to Osama bin Laden and other senior al-Qaida leaders. A spokesman, Navy Capt. Jeff … Click to Continue »

Bill to boost oversight of pension systems clears Senate

McClatchy DC Bureau 

Legislation aimed at creating stricter reporting requirements to boost oversight of Kentucky's troubled pension systems has cleared the state Senate. The measure seeks to shed more light on the fees … Click to Continue »

Top Ukraine Rebel Commander Killed in Blast

WSJ.com 

Mikhail Tolstykh, more widely known by his nickname Givi, died in a blast near the city of Donetsk in what separatist rebel media called a “terrorist act.”

Dual Somali-US citizen elected president in historic vote

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A former prime minister who holds dual Somali-U.S. citizenship was elected Somalia's president on Wednesday, declaring a new "era of unity" as he took on the daunting task of bringing the long-chaotic country its first fully…



Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden has right foot surgery

TheRepublic.com 

OAKLAND, Calif. — Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden had right foot surgery Wednesday in Houston after breaking a bone during a bullpen session at home Jan. 31. He is expected to wear a walking boot for six weeks and a return date is not known. The team said Wednesday he fractured the medial tibial sesamoid bone,

Carbon tax push from former GOP officials faces uphill slog

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A push by a group of senior Republican statesmen for a tax on carbon to help lessen the effects of climate change is already meeting entrenched opposition from within their own party.

Carbon tax push from former GOP officials faces uphill slog

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A push by a group of senior Republican statesmen for a tax on carbon to help lessen the effects of climate change is already meeting entrenched opposition from within their own party.

Carbon tax push from former GOP officials faces uphill slog

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A push by a group of senior Republican statesmen for a tax on carbon to help lessen the effects of climate change is already meeting entrenched opposition from within their own party. Former Secretary of State Jim Baker went to the White House on Wednesday to gain Trump administration support for the plan, which would place a new tax on oil, natural gas and coal and then use the proceeds to pay quarterly dividends to American taxpayers. Republicans, the group argued, need to take a leadership role on fighting climate change... Читать дальше...

Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden has right foot surgery

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden had right foot surgery Wednesday in Houston after breaking a bone during a bullpen session at home Jan. 31.

Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden has right foot surgery

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden had right foot surgery Wednesday in Houston after breaking a bone during a bullpen session at home Jan. 31.

Mother says son arrested in runner’s death is not a criminal

TheRepublic.com 

NEW YORK — The mother of a man charged in the strangulation death of a New York City runner says her son was raised to respect life and is not a criminal. Vita Lewis read a statement Wednesday saying her 20-year-old son, Chanel (shuh-NEHL’) Lewis, is “friendly, God-fearing and would not hurt anybody. She also

Highlights of Walker's proposed Wisconsin budget

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Republican legislative leaders have been cautious about Walker's biggest spending items, including the K-12 schools funding increase and University of Wisconsin tuition cut. Democrats said Walker's budget was unrealistic and designed to give his approval ratings a boost as he prepares to run for a third term. To receive more than $500 million in per-student aid, public schools would have to verify that they are in compliance with the state law known as Act 10. The Madison school district is one... Читать дальше...

Puzder says he'd quit as CEO if confirmed as labor secretary

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of labor has proposed avoiding conflicts of interest by resigning as CEO of his fast food empire, selling off hundreds of holdings and recusing himself from government decisions in which he…

Puzder says he'd quit as CEO if confirmed as labor secretary

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of labor has proposed avoiding conflicts of interest by resigning as CEO of his fast food empire, selling off hundreds of holdings and recusing himself from government decisions in which he…

Puzder says he'd quit as CEO if confirmed as labor secretary

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of labor has proposed avoiding conflicts of interest by resigning as CEO of his fast food empire, selling off hundreds of holdings and recusing himself from government decisions in which he has a financial interest, according to his ethics filings with the government. A spokesperson for Sen. Lamar Alexander, whose committee will handle Puzder's confirmation hearing, confirmed that the panel had received the agreement with the Office... Читать дальше...





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