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Trump tweets he is "very supportive" of Senate health care bill

June 25, 2017

Maternity coverage might also be dropped. "It is going to make insurance more expensive". A plan might pay for opioids to control pain but not recovery if a patient became addicted. "This bill is grounded in greed and cruelty to the poor and the underprivileged", he said, and Casey responded, "Well, doctor, I'll tell you, you described the bill better than I did".

Darjeeling unrest: Will march with bodies of protesters killed, says GJM

June 25, 2017

Several vehicles were torched as police cracked down on protesters, firing tear gas shells and resorting to lathicharge. The force in 2009 enforced bandhs called by GJM , ensured that locals wear traditional Nepali attire at least thrice a week, seize and destroy liquor and provide protection to Gurung and top GJM leaders.

Trump Signals He Will Work With Republican Holdouts on Health Care Bill

June 25, 2017

Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah). Barack Obama has blasted the Republican Party's new healthcare bill as "a massive transfer of wealth from middle-class and poor families to the richest people in America".

YouTube: 1.5 Billion Logged In Viewers Every Month

June 25, 2017

Google's roll out of YouTube TV may be about to accelerate. YouTube is the brainchild of former PayPal workers - Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim. The new targeted markets are Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne and Charlotte.

Hopes fade in China for 118 still missing day after landslide

June 25, 2017

Xinhua reported that about 3,000 workers with life-detection instruments were taking part in the search. Provincial officials said 141 people were missing and 1.6 kilometres (a mile) of road had been buried. A massive quake hit the Sichuan province in 2008, which left about 90,000 dead or missing, and the BBC notes it also caused a landslide that killed 37 tourists.

Trump says he told 'straight story' on Comey

June 25, 2017

Trump responded at that time, via Twitter, that Comey "better hope that there are no "tapes" of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!" Shortly after dismissing Comey, Trump mentioned the possibility of tapes in a Twitter post .

Trump calls Mueller's friendship with Comey 'bothersome'

June 25, 2017

The overall investigation into Russia interference in last year's election includes pursuit of any links between Trump campaign associates and Russians responsible for hacking emails from Democrats close to nominee Hillary Clinton. Mueller and Comey served together in the Justice Department during the George W. Bush administration. In a brief, two-paragraph letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Russia investigations , White House legislative affairs director Marc Short copied ...

Senate healthcare debate heats up — Sunday shows preview

June 25, 2017

The GOP plan would create federal tax credits to help Americans buy health insurance and would let states have more flexibility in deciding what services they want to keep and which they want to drop. The House bill called for $880 billion of cuts; the Senate version's are reported to be even greater. "That means the money available under this bill, for Medicaid in the out years, beyond 10 years, is even leaner, is even less, is even a deeper cut than what's in the House bill".

Trump administration approves drone sale to India

June 25, 2017

The Indian embassy and the US State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. India has won approval from the Trump administration for the purchase of almost two dozen unarmed surveillance drones. "I think they'll find a lot of common ground". Modi will be urging a tougher stance on Pakistan over militants that India blames for attacks on its territory.

15 bodies found after landslide buries scores in China

June 25, 2017

Authorities had not updated an overnight toll of 15 confirmed dead, but geological experts said that chances of survival for the missing were slim, state-owned Xinhua news agency reported. "It's the biggest landslide to hit this area since the Wenchuan quake", Wang Yongbo, an official leading one of the rescue efforts, told state broadcaster China Central Television.

Girl killed, father hurt when struck by boat on Texas lake

June 25, 2017

The father was still listed in serious condition at Baylor Scott & White Hospital, as of early Saturday afternoon. The man suffered injuries that resulted in the loss of his legs. A four-year-old girl is dead after a freak boating accident Friday night. Katlyn Oliver , 4, was fatally injured at about 6:47 p.m. Friday evening when she became entangled in the boat's propeller while swimming at the Lake Belton park in far west Temple.

Obama slams Senate GOP health care bill

June 25, 2017

Republicans in support of the new health care bill say the Affordable Care Act needs to be fixed. He said he wouldn't vote for a bill that that "takes insurance away from tens of millions of Americans", which is sort of the bread-and-butter of Republican health policy.

What do the general election results mean for a second Scottish referendum?

June 25, 2017

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has already said plans for a second referendum were a "significant motivator" which lost the SNP support, adding the party would "have to be attentive to that" - indicating perhaps the nationalists might have to draw back from the proposals.

We're working our a**** off to win Confederations Cup, says Hernandez

June 25, 2017

And the 56-year-old felt his players' redoubtable spirit at these finals was underlined by Lozano's victor, after the 21-year-old charged down a long clearance and beat Russian Federation goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev to the ball to score. Ronaldo had already headed against the crossbar before firing Portugal ahead after Danilo went tumbling under a challenge from two defenders and the referee pointed to the spot without asking for a video replay.

Republican Senator Heller opposes healthcare bill

June 25, 2017

She said she's focusing on senators who previously said they didn't want to cut Medicaid . Much of the outcome could hinge on the BCRA's proposed cuts to the Medicaid program. "The protections around pre-existing conditions are still in place in the Senate bill , but the waiver authority gives states options that could include limiting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions ", says Pearson.

Delhi NCR's second worldwide airport to come up at Jewar

June 25, 2017

An global airport with a capacity to handle 30-50 million passengers per year will come up at Jewar in Greater Noida in the next five to six years to ease the load on the Delhi airport, the government announced on Saturday. The Noida International Airport will be located 72Kms from IGI Airport and 65 Kms from Hindon Air Force station Ghaziabad. The announcement comes a day after the Steering Committee on Greenfield Airports, headed by Civil Aviation Secretary R.N.

How the GOP health care bills help the rich

June 25, 2017

A vote from Collins, who has been willing to break from her party in the past, would be key to ensuring the bill's passage. Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican whose state is at the epicenter of the opioid crisis, said he was deeply concerned about the bill and the way it was handled behind closed doors.

Modi arrives in US; Trump calls him `true friend'

June 25, 2017

Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said that he is expecting a very robust discussion to take place between the two leaders. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves while walking with Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa , right, during a visit to the Radha Krishna Temple in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday June 24, 2017 .

White House says Trump does not intend to fire investigator Mueller

June 25, 2017

Trump, according to his advisers, had become enormously frustrated that Comey would not say so publicly. Adam Schiff, the committee's top Democrat, said in a statement on Thursday that Mr Trump's Twitter comment stopped short of denying that the White House had tapes or recordings, and said the White House must respond in writing.

Government Ministers praise Pauline Hanson's Gonski 2.0 support despite autism remarks

June 25, 2017

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson suggested in parliament this week children with autism should be removed from mainstream classes because they were holding back other children. "In terms of funding, someone with a diagnosis would generally have access to funding through the NDIS, so they have their individual supports already - that is not a drain on the public education system".

Israel hits several targets in Syria in return for alleged fire: army

June 25, 2017

SANA said "the Israeli enemy" fired several projectiles that hit the southern province of Quneitra on the Golan plateau, and accused the Jewish state of backing the rebels battling government forces. Syria's state news agency, quoting a Syrian army communique, alleged that the Israeli strikes coincided with an attack by militants in the area and suggested that Israel was aiding the Islamist forces, according to Reuters news agency.

Police Announce Cause Of Grenfell Tower Fire, And It Wasn't Arson

June 25, 2017

They have already seized material from a number of undisclosed organisations. So far only nine people have been formally identified and police said the remains of some might never be found, the blaze having been so fierce. Police are talking to the manufacturers. "We are working with the authorities to obtain access to the appliance so that we can assist with the ongoing investigations", said Whirlpool, the world's largest maker of home appliances.

Bikie fatally shot in Tweed Heads

June 25, 2017

He was treated at the hospital but died later. "What we have got is a very clear, very strong plan giving the police all the powers they need to deal with outlaw motorcycle gangs", Ms Grace told reporters on Sunday. The heavily tattooed man was believed to be a member of the Lone Wolf gang, News Corp is reporting. About 20 Bandidos were at the Seagulls leagues club when Lone Wolf members arrived with guns, knives and baseball bats, 7 News reported.

1.5 billion logged-in monthly users use YouTube

June 25, 2017

Considering that there are a lot of people out there that do not log in to YouTube to watch videos the actual monthly users are large. However, it is not just the number of viewers who log in each month that is impressive, as the same announcement also detailed that on average, YouTube viewers watch more than one hour of YouTube content every day.

Kushner reveals technology retired in 1980s still used by Pentagon

June 25, 2017

According to Recode , in a meeting with the White House's American Technology Council , Trump conceded that federal agencies desperately needed to catch up with the private sector when it comes to technology. While it was COO Sheryl Sandberg, rather than Mark Zuckerberg, who represented the company at December's meeting with Trump, the social network sent no representatives to yesterday's summit.

President Trump on Comey tapes - "My story didn't change"

June 25, 2017

Tapper characterized those muzzled press briefings as the White House's attempt to avoid having to "go on TV live and defend aberrant behavior on Twitter or explain the false things the president says". In an interview with Fox News , Trump said it "wasn't very stupid" to paint himself as the moral authority by threatening the Federal Bureau of Investigation head with recordings he didn't actually make.

Professor says N. Korea detainee got what he 'deserved'

June 25, 2017

USA college student Otto Warmbier died just days after returning to the United States after spending 17 months imprisoned in North Korea, but the country's state-run media believes the real victim in Warmbier's death has been overlooked.

Everything You Need To Know About The GOP Senate Health Care Bill

June 25, 2017

Andrew Kolodny, co-director of the Opioid Policy Research Collaborative at Brandeis University. "I am very supportive of the Senate #Healthcarebill ". Much of the architecture of the House's American Health Care Act has been left intact. "There isn't anything in this bill that would lower premiums", he said.

Asian Carp Caught 9 Miles from Lake Michigan

June 25, 2017

Scientists fear the invasive fish may displace native species in the Great Lakes and destroy the region's $7 billion fishing industry. Scientists and government regulators all agree that the invasive fish pose a dire threat to the Lakes due to their size and voracious appetites.

Looking forward to welcome "true friend" Modi

June 25, 2017

In fact, the two (leaders) will have dinner, a working dinner at the White House. "It will be interesting to see what the shape of the USA policy to Pakistan will look like, but I think the rhetoric will be stronger and tougher and there will be attempts to exert some USA pressure on Islamabad in ways we haven't seen before", he added.

Sen. Bernie Sanders: 'Democratic brand is pretty bad'

June 25, 2017

A few moments later, he made her wildest dreams come true. Sen. Bernie Sanders said Thursday he agreed with Democratic congressman Tim Ryan 's claim that the Democratic brand is worse than President Donald Trump's in some parts of the country.

ObamaCare Battle: Pro-Trump group previewing attack ads on GOP Senator Heller

June 25, 2017

The chamber has 52 GOP senators. Although Republican leadership hasn't explained the new name, it presumably comes from the fact that the GOP plans to use a parliamentary process known as budget reconciliation in order to pass the bill. The provision would address concerns over the bill's current lack of penalties for those who choose not to purchase insurance, and could be introduced as soon as Monday, according to the report.

Nevada Senator Opposes Healthcare Bill, Now The 5th Republican

June 25, 2017

Heller is the fifth Senate Republican to make that declaration. The measure resembles legislation the House approved last month that the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said would mean 23 million additional uninsured people within a decade and that recent polling shows is viewed favorably by only around 1 in 4 Americans.

Spanish Prosecutors Claim Against Jose Mourinho For Tax Fraud

June 25, 2017

With Ronaldo looking like an increasingly unlikely mover, apparently Manchester United will offer £60million for his team mate 24-year-old Morata, hoping to seal the deal before their pre-season training camp in Los Angeles. Ronaldo has denied any wrongdoing. "From now on it will be the judge in charge of the case who will take the necessary steps to determine the possible responsibilities of Mr Mourinho".

India cannot progress without Hindi: Naidu

June 25, 2017

India is a diverse country with many languages. "We should bring them (these volumes) in all Indian languages". "When did we get a national language?" "Language is a very sensitive issue". Naidu further said that people should give preference to their mother languages and learn Hindi as well since Hindi is spoken by the majority of the population.

Liberals love Shepard Smith's Trump-bashing tirade over Comey tapes

June 25, 2017

Mr Mueller has not given any details of his investigation but United States media have reported he is investigating Mr Trump for possible obstruction of justice, both in the firing of Mr Comey and whether Mr Trump tried to end an inquiry into sacked national security adviser Michael Flynn .

North Korea warns against following 'psychopath' Donald Trump

June 25, 2017

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the USA will "hold North Korea accountable" for Warmbier's "unjust imprisonment", and is also demanding the release of three other Americans who are being detained. American doctors said Warmbier's condition was likely the result of a heart attack that halted blood flow to his brain. On Thursday, approximately 2,500 people gathered to pay their respects at Otto's high school near Cincinnati.

Otto Warmbier death a mystery:N.Korea

June 25, 2017

They're also calling charges the 22-year-old was beaten into a coma "groundless". But the spokesman, whom state news did not identify, said that American doctors who flew to Pyongyang to evacuate Mr. KCNA alleged that Warmbier received "humanitarian" treatment throughout his almost 18 months in custody, in accordance with North Korean law. "I know being there had something to do with it", Volo said.

Herding the Senate cats to repeal ObamaCare

June 25, 2017

And Medicaid covers 65 percent of the people in nursing homes. Although the ACA needs improvement to modify economic incentives to drive more strongly toward a reduction in costs and improvement in quality, the bill proposed by the Senate, as well as the one by the House, fails to do anything close to this.

Al-Jazeera says call to shut it attack on 'freedom of expression'

June 25, 2017

Perhaps the strictest directives, however, call Qatar to pledge military, political, and economic allegiance to the Gulf Cooperation Council ( مجلس التعاون الخليجي), a regional partnership that has worked aggressively to combat Iranian influence throughout the Arab world, and pay unspecified compensation for prior destabilizing, bad acts.

Thousands gather for funeral for student detained in N.Korea

June 25, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump blamed "the brutality of the North Korean regime" for Warmbier's death and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who had advocated dialogue with the North, said Pyongyang had a "heavy responsibility" in the events leading up to the American's death.

Mourners gather for U.S. student jailed by N Korea

June 25, 2017

Warmbier, an American college student, died Monday just days after he'd been medically evacuated from a North Korean prison following 17 months of detention. A USA official said on Thursday that North Korea had conducted another test of a rocket engine believed to be linked to Pyongyang's ICBM program. The 22-year-old's family alleges he was tortured.

Michigan airport attacker failed to buy gun

June 25, 2017

In tracing Ftouhi's steps, investigators discovered that he bought the knife he used in the attack after crossing into the U.S. on June 16, and had also attempted to buy a firearm, FBI Special Agent David Gelios told a news conference. Attorney Dan Lemish, of the eastern district of MI. Police check the identification of a man in front of an apartment building in Montreal where Amor Ftouhi lives.

Police kill terror suspect after blast at Brussels train station

June 25, 2017

The outcome could have been far worse, Van Der Sypt said, adding that the man's suitcase contained nails and bottles. The suspect first attempted to detonate his bag, setting off a "partial explosion" as he ran toward a group of people in the mezzanine level of the station that descends to the tracks, Van der Sypt said.

China landslide leaves 100 missing

June 25, 2017

According to local sources, the landslide blocked a stretch of about one kilometer of a nearby river. An official leading the rescue efforts told state broadcast China Central Television that it was the worst landslide to hit the area since the Wenchuan natural disaster.

Daines to decide on GOP health care bill after hearing from Montanans

June 25, 2017

The other four GOP senators to oppose the health care bill in its current form-Ted Cruz, Ron Johnson , Rand Paul, and Mike Lee-essentially did so from a more conservative position, arguing it doesn't go far enough in repealing the ACA.

North Korea test-fires another rocket

June 25, 2017

North Korean news agency KCNA has released images which show another successful missile test inside the secretive state. This news comes on the same day the US military said it failed to shoot-down a ballistic missile using an interceptor missile fired from a usa warship.

Mattis warns N. Korea is 'most urgent' threat to peace

June 25, 2017

The Trump administration already delegated the authority to set those official troop levels in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria to Mattis in April. At the same hearing, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff , General Joseph Dunford , said he had gone to Mr Mattis and Mr Trump with "some options that might be considered" in order to help improve the security situation in Afghanistan .

President Trump's Businesses Are Bringing In A Lot Of Money

June 25, 2017

The Washington hotel was opened last September just a few miles from the White House. Overall, six Trump properties that the president has visited since taking office brought in roughly $132.7 million, the disclosure shows. Royalties from the 1987 autobiography ranged between $100,000 and $1 million, according to the new report. Revenue from Trump Corporation, his real-estate management company, almost tripled, to $18m, and revenue from Mar-a-Lago grew by 25 percent, to $37.25m.

Sen. Heller Has Serious Concerns About GOP Bill

June 25, 2017

Yet it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate. "I believe that the bill that the Senate will vote on, assuming they get to that point, will have some sort of mechanism to cause participation in it", said former GOP Senate staffer Rodney Whitlock.

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