Jason Riveiro Joins SORTA Board of Trustees »
Jason Riveiro Joins SORTA Board of Trustees CINCINNATI Jason Riveiro has been appointed to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority board of trustees. SORTA operates Metro and Access transit services in Greater Cincinnati.Riveiro works as vice president of Media and Business Development for TSJ Media. He also represents the oldest and largest Hispanic civil rights [...]
Syrian Youth Unprepared For Market-Driven Economy »
Though Syrian youths are more educated than ever before, the country has one of the highest rates of youth unemployment in the Arab world. The problem stems in part from a mismatch of skills in the country as it transitions from a state-controlled economy to a market-driven one. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us [...]
U.S. Hits 8 Iranian Officials With Sanctions »
The Treasury Department added eight Iranians to a U.S. blacklist because of their role in a crackdown on protesters following last year’s disputed election. This is the first time the U.S. is targeting Iranian individuals with sanctions for human rights abuses. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us NPR Topics: Middle East
Statement by the President on the House Approval of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act »
“We will never forget the searing images of September 11, 2001. And we will never forget the selfless courage demonstrated by the firefighters, police officers, and first responders who risked their lives to save others. In the face of unspeakable brutality and evil, these brave men and women demonstrated the enduring strength of our values [...]
Congress funding fight may delay Wall Street reforms (Reuters) »
Reuters – The Obama administration may have to wait several months to begin enforcing parts of the landmark Dodd-Frank financial reform law because Congress has delayed funds necessary for its implementation. Yahoo! News: Politics – Barack Obama
Syracuse and Tulane Youth Impact Programs Are Success Stories for Both Universities and the National Football League »
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Riki Ellison, Chairman and Founder of the Youth Impact Program (YIP) and a three-time Super Bowl winner with the San Francisco 49ers announced that more than 200 YIP campers got to be a part of the Youth Impact Programs at Syracuse and Tulan PR Newswire: Policy & Public Interest
U.N. warns states on illegal immigrant rights (Reuters) »
Reuters – The United Nations said on Thursday governments must respect the rights of all migrants, in a statement apparently targeting measures including Arizona’s crackdown on illegal immigrants and French expulsions of Roma. Yahoo! News: United Nations
Fiscal, not social issues, draw ballot attention »
It’s not abortion and gay marriage that citizens will be voting on at the polls this year. It’s taxes and spending. Stateline.org RSS – Politics
China says U.S. yuan bill could harm ties »
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Thursday warned that a House of Represenatives bill to penalize it for not letting the yuan rise faster could seriously affect bilateral ties. Reuters: Politics
Tony Curtis »
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Japan demands China pull back boats »
Japan demands China pull back boats Japan demanded Monday that China pull back two fisheries patrol boats from near a disputed island chain that is at the centre of the worst diplomatic row in years between the Asian giants. Read more on AFP via Yahoo! News Karzai’s brother says he will amend US tax returns [...]
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On 8 Iranian Officials »
The State and Treasury departments jointly announced the sanctions that target Iranians who “share responsibility for the sustained and severe violation of human rights in Iran,” notably after last year’s disputed presidential elections. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us NPR Topics: Middle East
Presidential Memorandum–Aviation Insurance Coverage »
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION SUBJECT: Provision of Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service in Domestic and International Operations By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including 49 U.S.C. 44302, et seq., I hereby: 1. Determine that the continuation of [...]
California Senate debate turns on environment (Reuters) »
Reuters – California U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina traded jabs over the environment, healthcare and jobs in the second debate on Wednesday of a close campaign. Yahoo! News: U.S. Congress News