Former NY Republican congressman John McHugh sworn in as the new secretary of the ArmySeptember 21st, 2009 McHugh sworn in as Army secretaryWASHINGTON — Former Republican congressman John McHugh has been sworn in as the new secretary of the Army. President Barack Obama named McHugh to the Army's top civilian spot in June.
George LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new senator, replacing Mel MartinezSeptember 10th, 2009 LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new senatorWASHINGTON — George LeMieux (leh-MYOO') is Florida's newest senator. LeMieux was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden Thursday afternoon, replacing Republican Sen.
Sotomayor to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice in ceremony on Saturday at high courtAugust 6th, 2009 Sotomayor to be sworn in Saturday at high courtWASHINGTON — Sonia Sotomayor will be sworn in as the 111th justice of the Supreme Court on Saturday, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering two oaths of office. The 55-year-old Sotomayor will repeat one oath as prescribed by the Constitution in a private ceremony at the high court at 11 a.m.
EU won't send a traditional note of congratulations to Iran's Ahmadinejad on being sworn inAugust 6th, 2009 EU shuns Ahmadinejad re-electionBRUSSELS — The European Union will not send a traditional not of congratulations to Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on being sworn in to a second presidential term. EU spokesman Amadeu Altafaj Tardio says the EU "has not sent a congratulatory message and does not intend to do so." He gave no further comment Thursday.
Brazil stocks edge higher after being battered in previous sessionMay 14th, 2009 Brazil stocks up after falling in previous sessionSAO PAULO — Brazil stocks are edging higher after shares of the nation's big companies were battered during the previous session. Sao Paulo's Ibovespa index was up 0.3 percent to 48,812 during the first 30 minutes of trading.
Congress-led coalition government takes office in MeghalayaMay 13th, 2009 SHILLONG - A Congress-led coalition government was sworn in Wednesday in Meghalaya after nearly two months of President's Rule, with new Chief Minister D.D. Lapang saying it would provide stability and good governance.
Jacob Zuma sworn in as South African presidentMay 9th, 2009 PRETORIA - Jacob Zuma was sworn in as South Africa's new president here Saturday. Zuma becomes fourth democratically-elected president of the country since the end of apartheid in 1994.
Madhya Pradesh assembly to convene MondayMarch 16th, 2009 BHOPAL - The Madhya Pradesh assembly will convene Monday for a five-day session, an official said here Sunday. Principal Secretary A.K.
Gehlot expands cabinet, inducts 10 new ministersMarch 1st, 2009 JAIPUR - Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expanded his cabinet Saturday by inducting 10 new ministers. The strength of the Gehlot ministry now stands at 23, which includes 13 cabinet and 10 state ministers.
Parliament to consider 27 bills in brief sessionFebruary 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The parliament session commencing Thursday will consider 39 measures - 27 bills, 10 financial measures and two non-legislative items, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said Wednesday. 'These include three bills replacing three ordinances - the High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Ordinance, 2009, the Central Industrial Security Force (Amendment) Ordinance, 2009, and the Central Universities Ordinance, 2009, promulgated by the president during inter-session period,' he told reporters here.
Himachal Pradesh assembly budget session from Feb 12February 9th, 2009 SHIMLA - The budget session of the Himachal Pradesh assembly, beginning Feb 12, is likely to be stormy with the opposition Congress vowing to expose the 'failures' of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. 'The Congress would raise various issues like total failure of public distribution system, deteriorating law and order in the state, and the government taking credit over projects initiated by the previous government,' state Congress president Kaul Singh Thakur told reporters.
It's official: Obama is the next US presidentJanuary 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Congress confirmed Thursday that Barack Obama won the presidential election, clearing the final hurdle to certify the election before Obama is sworn in Jan 20. In a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, Congress declared that Obama defeated Republican Senator John McCain in the Electoral College by a 365-to-173 tally, and that Joe Biden will become the next vice president.
Omar Abdullah takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir chief ministerJanuary 4th, 2009 JAMMU - National Conference president Omar Abdullah Monday took oath as the eighth chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir along with nine ministers, including Tara Chand of the Congress as his deputy, ending six months of Governor's rule in the state. Clad in a black sherwani and white payjama, Abdullah, 38, walked up the aisle to the flower decked dais with a smile on his face to be administered the oath of office by Governor N.N.
Provide good governance, father Abdullah tells OmarDecember 29th, 2008 SRINAGAR - National Conference (NC) patron Farooq Abdullah's parental advice to his son Omar - the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister to be - Tuesday was to provide good governance to the state. 'My advice to Omar as the father is to keep sycophants away who surround such high positions and to give the people an honest and good government,' Abdullah told reporters at his Gupkar residence here after news poured in that the Congress-NC alliance had received the green signal from the Congress high command in Delhi.
Chhattisgarh's newly elected assembly to meet Jan 5December 28th, 2008 RAIPUR - The maiden session of the third legislative assembly of Chhattisgarh will be held in January, assembly officials said Monday. The two-day session of the 90-member assembly will be held Jan 5 and 9.
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