Tag: governments
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FBI Director Christopher Wray and government’s landlord in dustup over new FBI headquarters
[ad_1] Washington — Less than 24 hours after the General Services Administration — the agency that helps manage the federal government — announced that it had selected Greenbelt, Maryland, as the location of the new future FBI headquarters, FBI Director Christopher Wray sent an email to bureau employees criticizing the process. “I had hoped this…
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Mansour bin Zayed launches National Platform for Gender Balance with participation of local governments – UAE
[ad_1] His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, launched the “National Platform for Gender Balance.” This innovative platform serves as a unifying force, providing essential data on gender balance at both federal and local government levels. The platform’s unveiling took place on Tuesday,…
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Tory MPs oppose Government’s plans for reform of rental housing sector
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Government has come under fire from Tory MPs over its plans to reform the rental sector, even after ministers indefinitely delayed the promised ban on “no-fault”…
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Challenges and Approaches by Governments
[ad_1] In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital currencies, Bitcoin has emerged as a prominent player, captivating both the financial industry and the general public. As governments worldwide grapple with the implications of this decentralized phenomenon, the regulation of Bitcoin poses multifaceted challenges. This article delves into the complexities of regulating Bitcoin and explores potential…
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Tight Finish in Slovak Vote Makes Government’s Shape Hard to Predict
[ad_1] Two exit polls released early Sunday after Slovakia’s parliamentary election showed a tight finish between a liberal party that wants to maintain robust support for Ukraine in its war with Russia and a Russia-friendly populist party, in a vote that many in Europe saw as a bellwether of support for the war. But neither…
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Alberta NDP lambasts UCP government’s $7M pension ad campaign
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Politics Published Sep 27, 2023 • Last updated 1 minute ago • 3 minute read Shannon Phillips, NDP finance critic for pensions. Photo by Azin Ghaffari /Postmedia Article content The Alberta government’s public push for a provincial pension plan will cost $7.5 million, spending the Opposition NDP says is a misuse of…
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Six Young Activists Take Climate Fight with 32 Governments to Court : NPR
[ad_1] Siblings Sofia Oliveira, 18, and Andre Oliveira, 15, pose for a picture at the beach in Costa da Caparica, south of Lisbon, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. Ana Brigida/AP hide caption toggle caption Ana Brigida/AP Siblings Sofia Oliveira, 18, and Andre Oliveira, 15, pose for a picture at the beach in Costa da Caparica, south…
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Freeland says government’s aim is to ‘stabilize’ prices as meeting with grocery CEOs begins
[ad_1] Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says today’s meeting with the CEOs of five of Canada’s biggest grocery chains is about stabilizing prices. “Our government is going to do everything in our power to make sure prices stabilize,” she said as she headed into the meeting Monday. “This meeting today is part of that effort.” Most…
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In the name of Ram: Uttar Pradesh government’s initiatives to appropriate his identity
[ad_1] Construction work underway on the first floor of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, in Ayodhya. | Photo Credit: ANI Amid the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, likely to be completed by January 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Uttar Pradesh Government is taking various other initiatives to establish the identity of Ram…
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Judge leading Scotland Covid-19 inquiry promises ‘robust investigation’ into government’s handling of pandemic – Channel 4 News
[ad_1] The judge leading Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry has promised to carry out a “robust investigation” into how the Scottish government handled the pandemic, as well as identifying key lessons to be learned. After today’s initial hearing, the first phase of the inquiry – starting in October – will focus on health and social care, with…