Tag: proposals
Chelsea Clinton stumps for her mother in Puerto Rico
"Chelsea Clinton campaigned for her mother Tuesday in Puerto Rico, where the marathon race for the Democratic presidential nomination has brought new importance to a U.S. island that typically has scant say over national affairs.With just over a month to go before Puerto...
Michigan Dems: Do-over Not Practical
Michigan Dems: Do-over Not PracticalHere is the press release we received April 4. "THE MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Liz Kerr517-371-5410April 4, 2008 MDP Executive Committee...
Brown compromise over embryo vote
Here in the UK the debate over embryo research may not be as heated as in the US, but it is still somewhat controversial, as evidenced by Brown's decision to compromise on his proposals."Gordon Brown says Labour MPs will have a free vote on three controversial parts of his...
20 EU states oppose WTO farm plan
Much of the European Union has rejected the WTO's proposed changes to import tariffs on agricultural products."Twenty European Union countries on Monday rejected compromise proposals on agriculture put forward by a senior World Trade Organisation diplomat, French Farm...
No Jail for Killer Drivers
"Motorists who cause death by careless driving could avoid prison terms under new sentencing proposals.
Under current rules, most drivers who cause death by dangerous driving are imprisoned.
When a death is caused by...
UK Warning: Floods as great a threat as terror
"Sir Michael warned that the flooding was here to stay: Sir Michael Pitt, Chairman of the South West Strategic Health Authority Flooding in the UK is a threat on the scale of terrorism or an influenza pandemic,...
RI environment minister promises to consider NGOs...
""We are very thankful to NGOs grouped in the Civil Society Forum (SCF) for their inputs and suggestions. We will consider the inputs and suggestions in making proposals for reduction of CO2 emissions," he said here on Thursday.He said he would ask developed nations which had...
EU endorses safer cigarettes
"THE EU's consumer chief is to get the green light today to make all cigarettes sold in the bloc self-extinguishing in a bid to combat thousands of fire-related deaths and injuries.
European Commission officials said...
Texan town sold on eBay for $3m
"A US town was sold for more than $3m on auction website eBay today.
Albert, a 13 acre historic town in the heart of Texas Hill Country, is around 112km from the state capital, Austin, and includes a house, dance hall, tavern and a schoolhouse reportedly attended by former...
amfAR MSM Initiative seeks proposals from HIV groups
"amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, today announced that it is seeking proposals from front-line organizations and networks in Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia working to address HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM).
This request for proposals (RFP) marks...
Parking wardens to become council 'spies'
"Parking attendants could soon be able to hand out on-the-spot fines if they catch anyone dropping litter.
The attendants will be re-named "civil enforcement officers" and allowed to issue penalty notices for fly-posting and graffiti.
They would also become council "spies",...
200 signatures on a petition will force councils ...
"Town halls would be forced to take action over petitions with more than 200 signatures under new proposals to devolve power to voters.
Hazel Blears, the Communities Secretary, is to publish a consultation paper detailing new rights to trigger changes in council policy. This...
Latin America debate shallow, candidates offer fe...
Apparently the hot Latin America topic is just what one needs during a campaign. Something to talk about, without ever having to talk about what to do. Soundbite chasers will all agree that candidates are scrambling for the perfect Latino 'one liner'. What we have yet to...
Road grit plan after bike deaths
"Road safety measures are expected to be approved by a council following criticisms at an inquest into Britain's worst cycling accident.
Four members of Rhyl Cycling Club were killed when a car skidded into them after hitting a patch of ice on a road near Abergele in January...
Melly memorial plans for Brecon
"A memorial to veteran singer George Melly is being planned in Brecon by the organisers of the town's jazz festival.
They are also in talks about holding a concert at next month's festival in memory of the performer, who died at the age of 80 last week.
Event director Jim...
