Obama warns the Supreme Court that if they don't consider electing his nomination for supreme court. Which is Merrick Garland that the supreme court will be hurt in the long run. He says that it will make it harder for up coming senators to be in the supreme court. The supreme court was unhappy with what Obama said about them. They said that it is there choice who they elect not his.
North Korea has sentenced an American student to 15 years of hard labor after accusing him of removing a political banner from a hotel.
The U.S. State Department fired back Wednesday, saying the punishment doesn't fit the alleged crime.
The sentence against University of Virginia student Otto Frederick Warmbier is "unduly harsh," State Department spokesman Mark Toner said, calling for his release. http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/16/asia/north-korea-warmbier-sentenced/index.html
President Obama went to Cuba on March 20th. Cuba and the US have been enemies for a long time and are now changing that. Obama is trying to get the Cuban government (which is a communist government) to bestow more freedoms on its citizens. If Cuba opens up to the world more, it will incite new economic channels for the US. http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/20/politics/obama-cuba-arrival-change/index.html
Cuba and the United States have be rivals for a very long time. President Obama went to Cuba and is trying to change the ways our countries feel towards each other. Obama is hoping to encourage the Cuban government to allow more freedom to their citizens and the American businesses. Obama says "My view is that this is the beginning, not the end, of what is going to be a journey that takes some time."
President Barak Obama visited Cuba on Sunday in hopes to try and change the feelings between the United States, and Cuba. The President and his allies also hope a successful détente will offer something bigger. That something bigger is a lasting example of diplomacy's power in dealing with longtime foes. On Sunday, his interactions with everyday Cubans were carefully calibrated. The final verdict on Obama's Cuba policy has yet to be rendered.
A United States Marine was killed in an ISIS attack on a U.S. base Saturday. The Pentagon added that several other Marines were injured. The victim was identified as Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin of California. First killed since october in Iraq. Sunday, March 20, was the 13th anniversary of the on-going Iraq war.
President Obama visited Cuba on Sunday. It was the first time a president has visited Cuba since sanctions were put on the country. This visit hopes to strengthen alliances with Cuba. Some are skeptical of the new alliance with the former cold war enemy. Only time will tell if the decision was good.
Africa had an election yesterday, because the former African president Thomas Boni Yayi is stepping down due to term limits. The new African president will either be Lionel Zinsou, or Patrice Talon. I really hope Patrice wins, because that is a very pretty name.
Washington Post, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/03/20/its-a-supersunday-in-africa-with-elections-being-held-in-six-countries/
Ted Cruz is not happy with Barack Obamas way of going to Cuba. While president Obama was in Cuba Cruz said while he is having luxury the political prisoners of Cuba are not as lavished. He continued on saying things about the Castro Regime and when he goes there it will be a free Cuba. Cruz has personal tie because his father was imprisoned in Cuba.
Obama gose to cuba to tell them he'll get the embargo to end. History in the making they call it. He met with American diplomats." Historic vist and a historic opportunity.
Terry Branstad says he will work with legislative leaders about the upcoming budget. This is in response to the lower than expected revenue in Iowa. Branstad is not saying where the cuts will be made. The newest calculation is that Iowa will have 7.3 billion dollars available. Branstad says the budget will be very tight.
President Obama went to Cuba on Monday and shook hands with Cuban leader Raul Castro. After meeting, they both answered some questions. They disagreed on many things, but one thing they did agree on was economic embargo, which is restricting exchange with a specific country. They both want this embargo lifted, and Obama said it will eventually happen, he just doesn't know when.
President Obama traveled to Cuba and he was notified that the Brussels attack killed many people. This happened on Tuesday. At least one of the attacks was seen to be a suicide bomber.
North Korea has presented to detained a American student in the media in Pyongyang where he acknowledged and apologized for attempting to steal a political banner. His name was Otto Warmbier.
At a press conference in Havana, Obama and Raul Castro had clashing ideas about Cuban human rights. Obama objected to arbitrary imprisonments of Cuban dissidents, leading Castro to denying that his country has any political prisoners. Obama stated that he had "met with people who have been subject to arbitrary detention and that’s something that I generally have to speak on." This made Castro agitated and denied knowledge of any political prisoners in Cuba.
House speaker Paul Ryan is trying to pass a bill in 2017 to guid federal spending. He wants there to be a limit of federal spending. He said he dos not think that there will be enough votes to pass the bill.
North Korea has presented to detained a American student in the media in Pyongyang where he acknowledged and apologized for attempting to steal a political banner. His name was Otto Warmbier.
President Obama went to visit Cuba last Sunday. This has been the first visit ever since there were penalties on the country for disobeying certain rules. Obama is trying to strengthen alliances with Cuba. Some people are questioning on whether or not it will create enemies. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/03/20/obama-in-cuba-amid-hopes-criticism-about-improving-diplomatic-relations.html
President Obama arrived in Cuba on Sunday, marking the start of an historic trip in which he’ll try to improve U.S. relations with Cuba and encourage its communist leaders to make life better for their citizens. The three-day trip follows Obama’s announcement about a year ago, that the Cuban President Raul Castro's government would try to improve. “I’ve always said that change won’t come to Cuba overnight. But as Cuba opens up, it will mean more opportunity and resources for ordinary Cubans." http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/03/20/obama-in-cuba-amid-hopes-criticism-about-improving-diplomatic-relations.html
The Obama administration on Wednesday paid $490 million in cash assets to Iran and will have released a total of $11.9 billion to the Islamic Republic by the time nuclear talks are scheduled to end in June, according to figures provided by the State Department. Iran will receive a total of $4.9 billion in unfrozen cash assets via 10 separate payments by the United States through June 22. Iran received $4.2 billion in similar payments under the 2013 interim agreement with the United States and was then given another $2.8 billion by the Obama administration last year in a bid to keep Iran committed to the talks through November, when negotiators parted ways without reaching an agreement. Iran will have received a total of $11.9 billion in cash assets by the end of June if current releases continue on pace as scheduled. http://freebeacon.com/national-security/u-s-to-award-iran-11-9-billion-through-end-of-nuke-talks/
In Brussels, there was 3 bombs set off. Leaving 31 dead and 270 wounded. ISIS has taken responsibility of these attacks. There was believed to have been 2 suicide bombers, which were a glove on their left hands, possibly hiding a detonator of some sort. While the other bomber is believed to be on the run. They stated that Brussel's was attacked for Belguim being a part of the US led- Anti ISIS coalition. Also, a tweet from a well-known ISIS backer stated- "What will be coming is worse." Which is striking fear into our country so we have upped security measures and we shall wait and see what else our government has planned to do.
The State Department took the (rare) step of cautioning Americans about traveling to Europe following Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Brussels. Warning Americans that terrorist groups continue to plan "near-term" attacks at sporting events, restaurants, tourist sites, and on transportation. Belgium's ambassador to the U.S., Johan Verbeke, said a Europe without borders has made Brussels particularly vulnerable.
The State Department took the (rare) step of cautioning Americans about traveling to Europe following Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Brussels. Warning Americans that terrorist groups continue to plan "near-term" attacks at sporting events, restaurants, tourist sites, and on transportation. Belgium's ambassador to the U.S., Johan Verbeke, said a Europe without borders has made Brussels particularly vulnerable.
On Wednesday, the governor of North Carolina signed a very controversial bill that prohibits transgender people from using public restrooms of the sex of which they identify themselves. The governor tweeted "Ordinance defied common sense, allowing men to use women’s bathroom/locker room for instance. That’s why I signed bipartisan bill to stop it". This has opened up a debate, one of which Caitlyn Jenner has respond to, "Another day, another time for us to stand together!! Tell @PatMcCroryNC to stop this bill".
At a press conference which occured in Argentina after the attack in Brussels, President Obama said "The world has to be united against terrorism that's a top priority of ours." He added that "we can and we will" defeat terrorism. He pledged to put an end and defeat those who threaten various countries with terrorism, including ISIS. http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/23/politics/obama-argentina
The Governor of Alabama did not deny his affair. When questioned Governor Robert Bently, told the people, he made multiple apologies to the family. He told the press he did have an affair, however it was not a physical affair. The audio tapes were made by the Bently family. Even though in the recording you can obviously tell something was going on. http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/23/politics/robert-bentley-alabama-governor-denies-affair-recordings/index.html
The government has ordered thousands of federal and state inspectors to order Volvo tractor trucks off the road because of a manufacturer error that leaves a vary inopportune pin out this can cause complete loss in steering the inspectors are telling people to get off the road and get this error fixed.
Governor of Indiana, Mike Pence passed a bill on abortion. It states that the woman isn't allowed to have a abortion if it is because of the color, sex of the baby, race, national origin, and most of all if it is to be born with a disability, downs is included. He is defiantly pro life.
Obama warns the Supreme Court that if they don't consider electing his nomination for supreme court. Which is Merrick Garland that the supreme court will be hurt in the long run. He says that it will make it harder for up coming senators to be in the supreme court. The supreme court was unhappy with what Obama said about them. They said that it is there choice who they elect not his.
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North Korea has sentenced an American student to 15 years of hard labor after accusing him of removing a political banner from a hotel.
ReplyDeleteThe U.S. State Department fired back Wednesday, saying the punishment doesn't fit the alleged crime.
The sentence against University of Virginia student Otto Frederick Warmbier is "unduly harsh," State Department spokesman Mark Toner said, calling for his release.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/16/asia/north-korea-warmbier-sentenced/index.html
President Obama went to Cuba on March 20th. Cuba and the US have been enemies for a long time and are now changing that. Obama is trying to get the Cuban government (which is a communist government) to bestow more freedoms on its citizens. If Cuba opens up to the world more, it will incite new economic channels for the US. http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/20/politics/obama-cuba-arrival-change/index.html
ReplyDeleteCuba and the United States have be rivals for a very long time. President Obama went to Cuba and is trying to change the ways our countries feel towards each other. Obama is hoping to encourage the Cuban government to allow more freedom to their citizens and the American businesses. Obama says "My view is that this is the beginning, not the end, of what is going to be a journey that takes some time."
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President Barak Obama visited Cuba on Sunday in hopes to try and change the feelings between the United States, and Cuba. The President and his allies also hope a successful détente will offer something bigger. That something bigger is a lasting example of diplomacy's power in dealing with longtime foes. On Sunday, his interactions with everyday Cubans were carefully calibrated. The final verdict on Obama's Cuba policy has yet to be rendered.
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A United States Marine was killed in an ISIS attack on a U.S. base Saturday. The Pentagon added that several other Marines were injured. The victim was identified as Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin of California. First killed since october in Iraq. Sunday, March 20, was the 13th anniversary of the on-going Iraq war.
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DeletePresident Obama visited Cuba on Sunday. It was the first time a president has visited Cuba since sanctions were put on the country. This visit hopes to strengthen alliances with Cuba. Some are skeptical of the new alliance with the former cold war enemy. Only time will tell if the decision was good.
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Africa had an election yesterday, because the former African president Thomas Boni Yayi is stepping down due to term limits. The new African president will either be Lionel Zinsou, or Patrice Talon. I really hope Patrice wins, because that is a very pretty name.
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lol btw the countries for the election are Benin, Cape Verde, Congo, Niger, Senegal and Zanzibar
DeleteTed Cruz is not happy with Barack Obamas way of going to Cuba. While president Obama was in Cuba Cruz said while he is having luxury the political prisoners of Cuba are not as lavished. He continued on saying things about the Castro Regime and when he goes there it will be a free Cuba. Cruz has personal tie because his father was imprisoned in Cuba.
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Obama gose to cuba to tell them he'll get the embargo to end. History in the making they call it. He met with American diplomats." Historic vist and a historic opportunity.
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Terry Branstad says he will work with legislative leaders about the upcoming budget. This is in response to the lower than expected revenue in Iowa. Branstad is not saying where the cuts will be made. The newest calculation is that Iowa will have 7.3 billion dollars available. Branstad says the budget will be very tight.
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President Obama went to Cuba on Monday and shook hands with Cuban leader Raul Castro. After meeting, they both answered some questions. They disagreed on many things, but one thing they did agree on was economic embargo, which is restricting exchange with a specific country. They both want this embargo lifted, and Obama said it will eventually happen, he just doesn't know when.
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President Obama traveled to Cuba and he was notified that the Brussels attack killed many people. This happened on Tuesday. At least one of the attacks was seen to be a suicide bomber.
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North Korea has presented to detained a American student in the media in Pyongyang where he acknowledged and apologized for attempting to steal a political banner. His name was Otto Warmbier.
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At a press conference in Havana, Obama and Raul Castro had clashing ideas about Cuban human rights. Obama objected to arbitrary imprisonments of Cuban dissidents, leading Castro to denying that his country has any political prisoners. Obama stated that he had "met with people who have been subject to arbitrary detention and that’s something that I generally have to speak on." This made Castro agitated and denied knowledge of any political prisoners in Cuba.
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House speaker Paul Ryan is trying to pass a bill in 2017 to guid federal spending. He wants there to be a limit of federal spending. He said he dos not think that there will be enough votes to pass the bill.
ReplyDeleteNorth Korea has presented to detained a American student in the media in Pyongyang where he acknowledged and apologized for attempting to steal a political banner. His name was Otto Warmbier.
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President Obama went to visit Cuba last Sunday. This has been the first visit ever since there were penalties on the country for disobeying certain rules. Obama is trying to strengthen alliances with Cuba. Some people are questioning on whether or not it will create enemies.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/03/20/obama-in-cuba-amid-hopes-criticism-about-improving-diplomatic-relations.html
President Obama arrived in Cuba on Sunday, marking the start of an historic trip in which he’ll try to improve U.S. relations with Cuba and encourage its communist leaders to make life better for their citizens. The three-day trip follows Obama’s announcement about a year ago, that the Cuban President Raul Castro's government would try to improve.
ReplyDelete“I’ve always said that change won’t come to Cuba overnight. But as Cuba opens up, it will mean more opportunity and resources for ordinary Cubans."
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/03/20/obama-in-cuba-amid-hopes-criticism-about-improving-diplomatic-relations.html
The Obama administration on Wednesday paid $490 million in cash assets to Iran and will have released a total of $11.9 billion to the Islamic Republic by the time nuclear talks are scheduled to end in June, according to figures provided by the State Department. Iran will receive a total of $4.9 billion in unfrozen cash assets via 10 separate payments by the United States through June 22. Iran received $4.2 billion in similar payments under the 2013 interim agreement with the United States and was then given another $2.8 billion by the Obama administration last year in a bid to keep Iran committed to the talks through November, when negotiators parted ways without reaching an agreement. Iran will have received a total of $11.9 billion in cash assets by the end of June if current releases continue on pace as scheduled.
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In Brussels, there was 3 bombs set off. Leaving 31 dead and 270 wounded. ISIS has taken responsibility of these attacks. There was believed to have been 2 suicide bombers, which were a glove on their left hands, possibly hiding a detonator of some sort. While the other bomber is believed to be on the run. They stated that Brussel's was attacked for Belguim being a part of the US led- Anti ISIS coalition. Also, a tweet from a well-known ISIS backer stated- "What will be coming is worse." Which is striking fear into our country so we have upped security measures and we shall wait and see what else our government has planned to do.
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The State Department took the (rare) step of cautioning Americans about traveling to Europe following Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Brussels. Warning Americans that terrorist groups continue to plan "near-term" attacks at sporting events, restaurants, tourist sites, and on transportation. Belgium's ambassador to the U.S., Johan Verbeke, said a Europe without borders has made Brussels particularly vulnerable.
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The State Department took the (rare) step of cautioning Americans about traveling to Europe following Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Brussels. Warning Americans that terrorist groups continue to plan "near-term" attacks at sporting events, restaurants, tourist sites, and on transportation. Belgium's ambassador to the U.S., Johan Verbeke, said a Europe without borders has made Brussels particularly vulnerable.
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On Wednesday, the governor of North Carolina signed a very controversial bill that prohibits transgender people from using public restrooms of the sex of which they identify themselves. The governor tweeted "Ordinance defied common sense, allowing men to use women’s bathroom/locker room for instance. That’s why I signed bipartisan bill to stop it". This has opened up a debate, one of which Caitlyn Jenner has respond to, "Another day, another time for us to stand together!! Tell @PatMcCroryNC to stop this bill".
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cnn.com/2016/03/23/politics/north-carolina-gender-bathrooms-bill/index.html
At a press conference which occured in Argentina after the attack in Brussels, President Obama said "The world has to be united against terrorism that's a top priority of ours." He added that "we can and we will" defeat terrorism. He pledged to put an end and defeat those who threaten various countries with terrorism, including ISIS.
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The Governor of Alabama did not deny his affair. When questioned Governor Robert Bently, told the people, he made multiple apologies to the family. He told the press he did have an affair, however it was not a physical affair. The audio tapes were made by the Bently family. Even though in the recording you can obviously tell something was going on.
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The government has ordered thousands of federal and state inspectors to order Volvo tractor trucks off the road because of a manufacturer error that leaves a vary inopportune pin out this can cause complete loss in steering the inspectors are telling people to get off the road and get this error fixed.
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ReplyDeleteGovernor of Indiana, Mike Pence passed a bill on abortion. It states that the woman isn't allowed to have a abortion if it is because of the color, sex of the baby, race, national origin, and most of all if it is to be born with a disability, downs is included. He is defiantly pro life.
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