President Trump on New York & More at Cabinet Meeting
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/01/2017 02:53 PM
Washington, DC...THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Today we mourn the horrifying terrorist attack in New York City, just blocks away from the site of the World Trade Center. A man drove a truck into a pedestrian bike path and murdered eight people, and injured very, very seriously at least 11 more. All of America is praying and grieving for the families who lost their precious loved ones. Horrible act. Our hearts break for them and we pledge to renew our resolve in their memory.
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Backing Gas Tax Repeal Measure
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/01/2017 09:25 PM
Sacramento, CA...The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced today (31) it is backing a ballot measure that will repeal $5.2 billion in annual gas and car tax increases that take effect November 1st, and requires that future increases be approved by voters. The measure, Voter Approval for Increases in the Gas and Car Tax, has been filed with the Attorney General (17-0033) and HJTA will be working on its qualification for the November 2018 statewide ballot.
Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders for November 1, 2017
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/01/2017 09:39 PM
Washington, DC...MS. SANDERS: Let me just start by offering our thoughts and prayers today with the people of New York City -- some of the toughest, most resilient people on Earth -- in the wake of yesterday's cowardly terrorist attack. This attack underscores that the terrorist threat is real. And as we defeat ISIS and affiliated groups abroad, we must be vigilant here in our country as they seek other ways to attack the homeland. Inspiring such attacks through hateful propaganda has always been part of ISIS's and other terrorists' strategy.
The Annual Stone Soup & Halloween at Calaveras Government Center with Video & Over 190 Photos
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/31/2017 03:20 PM
San Andreas, CA...We had the honor to be one of the Judges at the Annual Stone Soup festivities at the Government Center. This day and fundraiser for the local food bank was originally promoted by the late Chief Probation Officer Michael Kriletich and former CAO Jennie Boyce. It's goals were to enhance the community spirit and involvement for the county employees and the county as a whole. It has grown into a wonderful institution were the feats of decorating, ingenuity, costume making skills are at times incredible.
NYC Police Commissioner. NYC Mayor & NY Governor on Terrorist Attack That Kills 8
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/31/2017 06:56 PM
New York, NY...Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill: Good afternoon everybody. Steve, are we good? Alright. Just keep in mind that this incident occurred a little more than two hours ago so all the information that we are giving you right now is preliminary and subject to change. After I speak you are going to hear from Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio, Bill Sweeney from the Assistant Director in charge of the New York FBI offices standing up here with me too, we have members [inaudible] of my executive staff. We have Cy Vance and members of the state police.
Clarification on Availability of Discretionary Funds in the County Treasury By CAO Timothy Lutz
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/30/2017 09:17 AM
San Andreas, CA...During the October 17 and 18 Board of Supervisors’ Hearings to consider the adoption of an ordinance to either ban or regulate cannabis cultivation in the County, there was some confusion regarding how much unobligated funds Calaveras County has available at its disposal.
Attorney General Becerra Takes Action in Defense of Same-Sex Couple Denied Wedding Cake
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/30/2017 01:13 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today joined Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Hawai’i Attorney General Doug Chin and the attorneys general of 18 states in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission in Masterpiece Cakeshops, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The case involves a Colorado bakery owner who refused to sell a wedding cake to a same-sex couple, citing religious beliefs and freedom of speech rights, in violation of a state civil rights law.
Mustafa al-Imam Captured for His Alleged Role in the September 11, 2012 Attacks in Benghazi, Libya Resulting in the Deaths of Four Americans
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/30/2017 01:31 PM
Washington, DC...Yesterday, on my orders, United States forces captured Mustafa al-Imam in Libya. Because of this successful operation, al-Imam will face justice in the United States for his alleged role in the September 11, 2012 attacks in Benghazi, which resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Glen Doherty, Sean Smith, and Tyrone Woods—four brave Americans who were serving our country.
US Economy Rolls On With 3% GDP Growth in Third Quarter
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/27/2017 06:00 AM
Washington, DC...Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the third quarter of 2017, according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent. The Bureau emphasized that the third-quarter advance estimate released today is based on source data that are incomplete or subject to further revision by the source agency. The "second" estimate for the third quarter, based on more complete data, will be released on November 29, 2017.