Pa. Legislature finally approves budget, moves state closer to ending longest stalemate in USOctober 9th, 2009 Pa. close to ending longest budget stalemate in USHARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Senate approved a $27.8 billion spending bill, moving the state closer to ending the nation's longest budget stalemate.
Senate approves apology to American Indians for history of violence against tribesOctober 7th, 2009 Senate approves apology to American IndiansWASHINGTON — The Senate has approved a resolution apologizing to American Indians for years of "ill-conceived policies" and acts of violence by U.S. citizens. Lawmakers said the resolution, included in a defense spending bill approved late Tuesday, was a symbolic gesture meant to promote a renewed commitment to tribal communities.
Former Oregon Sen. Gordon Smith to head National Association of BroadcastersSeptember 18th, 2009 Former Ore. Sen. Smith to head broadcasters groupWASHINGTON — Former Oregon Sen. Gordon Smith was named on Friday to lead the National Association of Broadcasters.
Calif. Assembly approves plan to cut state prison budget, keep more inmates behind barsSeptember 1st, 2009 Calif. Assembly approves scaled-down prison planSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Assembly has approved a bill seeking to reduce the state corrections budget, as Republican lawmakers assailed it as a threat to public safety.
Colombian senate approves bill calling for referendum on Uribe's re-electionAugust 20th, 2009 Colombia's senate approves Uribe re-election billBOGOTA — Colombia's Senate voted late Wednesday to pass a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. The measure, which is to be voted on by the lower House next week, was approved 56-2 by senators after deputies from two opposition parties left the 102-member chamber.
Senate panel approves bill removing obstacles to military votingJuly 15th, 2009 Senate panel votes to facilitate military votingWASHINGTON — Legislation to remove some of the red tape that causes the ballots of thousands of military personnel to be lost or uncounted won the approval of a Senate panel Wednesday. The legislation, giving military and other overseas voters more time to send in ballots and expanding electronic access to voting forms, came two months after a congressional study found that some 25 percent of would-be military voters are disenfranchised because of communications and bureaucratic problems.
US Senate approves enhanced aid bill for Pakistan worth 1.5 billion dollarsJune 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has passed the enhanced aid bill for Pakistan offering 1.5 billion dollars annually over the next five years. The bill named the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act, commonly known as the Kerry-Lugar bill, is primarily aimed to counter terrorism.
Broadcasters say majority of US House opposed to new performers royalty for radio airplayJune 3rd, 2009 NAB: House majority opposes new performers royaltyLOS ANGELES — The National Association of Broadcasters says a majority of U.S. House members are now opposed to imposing new fees on radio stations to pay performance artists.
Senate panel approves Dr. Margaret Hamburg to head FDAMay 13th, 2009 Senate panel approves FDA nomineeWASHINGTON — A Senate panel has approved President Barack Obama's nominee to head the troubled Food and Drug Administration. The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved Dr.
Where's the good life? Tony Bennett wants pay for performers when radio plays their tunesApril 29th, 2009 Singer Tony Bennett wants pay for play on radioWASHINGTON — Singer Tony Bennett says it's a crime that performers don't get paid by radio stations when their music is broadcast. "The radios don't want to give up one penny," Bennett said Tuesday after he performed the song "The Good Life" at a private gathering of guests and lawmakers, which included Sens.
Tony Bennett says it's a 'crime' radio stations don't pay performers for playing their tunesApril 29th, 2009 Tony Bennett wants pay for artists on radioWASHINGTON — Singer Tony Bennett says it's a crime that performers don't get paid by radio stations when their music is broadcast. He says, "The radios don't want to give up one penny."
The Grammy winner's comments came Tuesday evening at a private gathering of invited guests and lawmakers, including Sens.
Kerry-Lugar bill for Pak aid postponed indefinitelyApril 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The hearing on the bipartisan Kerry-Lugar bill, which seeks 1.5 billion dollars of annual assistance to Pakistan for five years, has been postponed indefinitely. The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations had scheduled a full committee hearing on Wednesday, but it had to be postponed for technical reasons.
Jharkhand to get 61 new police stationsFebruary 21st, 2009 RANCHI - The Jharkhand government Friday gave its nod to open 61 new police stations in the state, an official said here. 'The advisory committee of the governor has given its approval to open 61 new police stations in 19 districts of the state,' said P.K.
US House approves economic stimulus planFebruary 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US House of Representatives Friday approved the $787 billion stimulus package, an unprecedented attempt by the American government to aid the country's economy. The package was approved by a vote of 246- 83 but with no Republican support.
Senate committee approves Geithner to be Treasury secretaryJanuary 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Senate Finance Committee Thursday approved Timothy Geithner's nomination to be Treasury secretary in President Barack Obama's administration, paving the way for Geithner's confirmation by the full US Senate. The Finance Committee voted 18-5 to send Geithner's nomination to the Senate, which could confirm his appointment later this week.
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