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How a bridge to Canada got the axe from American lawmakers

March 5, 2021 - by admin

Funding for this bridge between upstate New York and the Ottawa-Montreal region, seen here in March 2020, was included in a major U.S. pandemic-relief bill. Then it was chopped. (Christine …

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CTV World News

Virginia lawmakers vote to abolish the death penalty

February 22, 2021 - by admin

RICHMOND, VA. — State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to legislation that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in …

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CBC World News

Robinhood CEO among those grilled by U.S. lawmakers over GameStop trading frenzy

February 19, 2021 - by admin

Key players in the GameStop saga faced questions Thursday from U.S. House lawmakers concerned that even as investing becomes more democratized the scales are still tilted in favour of the …

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Myanmar lawmakers say they’re confined and under guard following military coup

February 2, 2021 - by admin

Hundreds of members of Myanmar’s parliament remained confined inside their government housing in the country’s capital on Tuesday, a day after the military staged a coup and detained senior politicians …

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U.S. Capitol Police bolstering travel security for lawmakers as Trump’s impeachment trial nears

January 30, 2021 - by admin

U.S. Capitol Police are stepping up security at Washington-area transportation hubs and taking other steps to safeguard travelling lawmakers as Congress continues to react to this month’s deadly assault on the …

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CBC World News

U.S. lawmakers set to vote to demand Pence and cabinet invoke the 25th Amendment

January 12, 2021 - by admin

The U.S. House of Representatives pressed swiftly Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice-president to push him …

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CBN World News

British Lawmakers Finally Approve Last-Minute Post-Brexit Trade Deal with EU

January 10, 2021 - by admin

LONDON (AP) – Britain’s Parliament voted resoundingly on Wednesday to approve a trade deal with the European Union, paving the way for an orderly break with the bloc that will …

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Environment

EU lawmakers back green finance rules, urge use in COVID recovery fund

June 18, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

(Reuters) – European Union lawmakers on Thursday approved green finance rules ensuring investments do not prop up polluting industries, requirements they and investors say should also guide spending of hundreds …

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UK

IAG’s Walsh rejects lawmakers’ criticism over British Airways plan

June 16, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

FILE PHOTO: Willie Walsh Chief Executive of International Airlines Group (IAG) attends the Europe Aviation Summit in Brussels, Belgium March 3, 2020. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – British Airways …

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Technology

U.S. lawmakers ask Zoom to clarify China ties after it suspends accounts

June 12, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Three U.S. lawmakers asked Zoom Video Communications Inc (ZM.O) to clarify its data-collection practices and relationship with the Chinese government after the firm said it had suspended …

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Politics

U.S. lawmakers back new helicopter safety equipment after Kobe Bryant crash

June 11, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

FILE PHOTO: Sherriffs and officials investigate the helicopter crash site of NBA star Kobe Bryant in Calabasas, California, U.S., January 27, 2020. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group …

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Technology

U.S. lawmakers propose $22.8 billion in aid to semiconductor industry

June 11, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

(Reuters) – A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a bill to provide more than $22.8 billion in aid for semiconductor manufacturers, aiming to spur the construction of …

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Politics

Democratic lawmakers unveil sweeping bill on race, police in wake of Floyd death

June 8, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats, led by a group of black lawmakers, unveiled sweeping legislation on Monday to combat police violence and racial injustice, two weeks after George Floyd’s death in …

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Politics

U.S. Democrats, black lawmakers ready response to George Floyd death

June 8, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two weeks after George Floyd’s death in police custody sparked nationwide protests, Democrats led by black members of the U.S. Congress are set to introduce legislation to …

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UK

UK business minister tested for COVID-19 after lawmakers return to parliament

June 3, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

British Business Secretary Alok Sharma arrives in Downing Street,following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, June 2, 2020. REUTERS/John Sibley LONDON (Reuters) – British business minister Alok …

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Politics

Fired U.S. State Department watchdog tells lawmakers he was impartial

June 3, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

FILE PHOTO: U.S. State Department Inspector General Steve Linick departs after briefing House and Senate Intelligence committees at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo …

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World

U.S. lawmakers to unveil bill banning investment in firms tied to China’s military: document

June 1, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of Republican lawmakers plans to unveil legislation this week to keep Americans from investing in foreign defense companies with ties to China’s military, according to …

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UK

UK Conservative lawmakers call on PM’s adviser to quit over lockdown drive

May 24, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

LONDON (Reuters) – Lawmakers from Britain’s ruling Conservatives Party on Sunday called for the resignation of Dominic Cummings, the senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson who travelled 400 km …

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Politics

Trump fired watchdog who was probing Saudi arms sales: lawmakers

May 18, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump may have fired State Department Inspector General Steve Linick because he was investigating U.S. military sales to Saudi Arabia, Democratic lawmakers said on Monday, …

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US

U.S. lawmakers renew push to grant assistance to local news outlets

May 13, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Thousands of local U.S. newspapers and broadcast outlets, grappling with a massive downturn in advertising because of the COVID-19 pandemic, would be eligible for financial help under …

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Politics

U.S. lawmakers urge support for Taiwan at WHO, as U.S. criticizes China

May 9, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The leaders of U.S. congressional foreign affairs committees wrote to nearly 60 countries on Friday asking them to support Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization, citing …

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Environment

European lawmakers to consider tougher climate law: draft

May 8, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

(Reuters) – European Union lawmakers are considering toughening the bloc’s planned climate law, with stricter near-term emission goals and a binding commitment for every member state to decarbonize by 2050, …

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Environment

EU climate neutrality goal not negotiable amid pandemic: lawmakers

May 4, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

(Reuters) – European Union lawmakers said on Monday the coronavirus pandemic should not soften the bloc’s long-term climate goals, although some called for a “beefed up” fund to help coal-dependent …

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US

U.S. lawmakers make push to assist local newspapers, broadcasters

April 19, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers called on Sunday for expanding payroll assistance to struggling local newspapers and broadcast stations that have seen advertising revenue plummet during …

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Politics

U.S. Lawmakers close to deal on new coronavirus funding for small business: officials

April 19, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers are very close to an agreement on approving extra money to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and could seal a deal as …

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World

Czech lawmakers call on government to look beyond China for coronavirus supplies

April 17, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech lawmakers took aim on Friday at the government’s decision buy protective equipment from China to limit the coronavirus outbreak and called for the next batch of …

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Environment

European politicians, CEOs, lawmakers urge green coronavirus recovery

April 14, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European politicians, CEOs, lawmakers and activists called on Tuesday for green investment to restart growth after the coronavirus pandemic, saying fighting climate change and promoting biodiversity would …

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Politics

Lawmakers look to reaffirm U.S. commitment to global health, amid coronavirus

April 10, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican and Democratic U.S. senators will introduce legislation on Friday seeking to reaffirm the country’s commitment to global health amid the coronavirus crisis, including reestablishing a panel …

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Politics

More high-profile lawmakers line up behind Biden’s campaign

April 9, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

(Reuters) – Joe Biden’s presidential bid won endorsements from two prominent members of Congress on Tuesday, support that could help the Democrat in his campaign for the party’s nomination. U.S. …

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Politics

U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to fund oil purchase for emergency reserve

April 9, 2020 - by admin - Leave a Comment

FILE PHOTO – Oil pump jacks are seen next to a strawberry field in Oxnard, California February 24, 2015. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers …

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