Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on North Korea Sanctions
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/24/2018 01:00 AM
Washington, DC...Hello, everybody. Today, the Treasury Department is announcing the largest set of sanctions ever imposed in connection with North Korea. This action targets the deceptive shipping practices that have enabled the Kim regime to fund its dangerous weapons programs. Our actions target shipping and trade companies, vessels, and individuals across the world who we know are working with North Korea’s behalf. Specifically, we are sanctioning 27 entities, 28 vessels, and 1 individual, all involved in sanctions evasions schemes.
The Democratic Russia Investigation Memo Has Now Been Released.
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/24/2018 03:39 PM
Washington, DC...First the GOP released their memo on the Russia Investigation. Now the Democratic memo has been released. Click on the image below to load the full pdf.
Attorney General Becerra Establishes Bureau of Environmental Justice
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/22/2018 09:19 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced that he is establishing a Bureau of Environmental Justice (Bureau) within the Environment Section at the California Department of Justice. The Bureau’s mission will be to protect people and communities that endure a disproportionate share of environmental pollution and public health hazards. This will be accomplished through oversight, investigation, and enforcement of the law. The Bureau’s attorneys will work primarily with attorneys in the Environment Section handling environmental enforcement matters on behalf of Attorney General Becerra. They will also coordinate with and utilize the expertise of other sections within the Attorney General’s Office, as needed.
President Issues Memorandum on “Bump Fire” Stocks and Other Similar Devices
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/21/2018 09:30 AM
Washington, DC...After the deadly mass murder in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1, 2017, I asked my Administration to fully review how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulates bump fire stocks and similar devices. Although the Obama Administration repeatedly concluded that particular bump stock type devices were lawful to purchase and possess, I sought further clarification of the law restricting fully automatic machineguns.
Murphys, CA...Born in Hawaii, raised in a military family, and lived throughout the United States, Merita is committed to Calaveras County as home. She has lived in District 3 for 30 years, and is a member of local organizations from White Pines Park to Murphys Community Club. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Secondary Teaching Credential from the University of San Francisco. Her daughter, Brianna, is a graduate of Avery Middle School and Bret Harte High School.
Governor Brown Signed Legislation In October Prohibiting Teachers or Others Designated by Local Districts From Being Armed Near Schools
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/19/2018 04:35 PM
Sacramento, CA...(Updated)On October 14th, 2017 Governor Brown signed legislation that overrides local jurisdictional right to allow teachers or others designated by the district to be armed near a school. From AB 424, McCarty. Possession of a firearm in a school zone..."Existing law makes it a crime to possess a firearm in a place that the person knows, or reasonably should know, is a school zone, unless it is with the written permission of the school district superintendent, his or her designee, or equivalent school authority. This bill deletes the authority of a school district superintendent, his or her designee, or equivalent school authority to provide written permission for a person to possess a firearm within a school zone.
Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico...Initial reports have buildings swaying in Mexico City and emergency service have been activated. Details still coming in...
13 Russian Nationals Indicted on Various Charges for Related to Election Meddling
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/16/2018 11:18 AM
Washington, DC...Today the DOJ announced that 13 Russian nationals have been indicted for efforts to sow discord in the American election process and in what the defendants called information warfare. Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein's statement is below and full text is enclosed...
President Trump on the Shooting in Parkland, Florida
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/15/2018 10:13 AM
Washington, DC...THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, today I speak to a nation in grief. Yesterday, a school filled with innocent children and caring teachers became the scene of terrible violence, hatred, and evil. Around 2:30 yesterday afternoon, police responded to reports of gunfire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida — a great and safe community. There, a shooter, who is now in custody, opened fire on defenseless students and teachers. He murdered 17 people and badly wounded at least 14 others.