California Supreme Court Removes California Split Initiative from Ballot
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 08:28 PM
Sacramento, CA....The California Supreme Court ruling today will effectively remove the CA Three proposition from the November Ballot. From the Court..."Time constraints require the court to decide immediately whether to permit Proposition 9 to be placed on the November 6, 2018, ballot pending final resolution of this matter. Although our past decisions establish that it is usually more appropriate to review challenges to ballot propositions or initiative measures after an election (Costa v. Superior Court (2006) 37 Cal.4th 986, 1005), we have also made clear that in some instances, when a substantial question has been raised regarding the proposition's validity and the "hardships from permitting an invalid measure to remain on the ballot" outweigh the harm potentially posed by "delaying a proposition to a future election, " it may be appropriate to review a proposed measure before it is placed on the ballot.
Former President Barack Obama Delivers Speech At 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 07:01 AM
Johannesburg, South Africa...Former President Barack Obama spoke at the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. Former President Barack Obama delivered a major speech, addressing inequality and other issues at the annual Mandela Lecture. This year honored the 100th birthday of the late leader who became a world wide icon. South Africa is now struggling through instances of retributional activities where lands and property of minority whites are being taken under wealth redistribution policies.
President Trump in Meeting with Members of Congress
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/17/2018 05:24 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you, everybody. Yesterday, I returned from a trip from Europe where I met with leaders from across the region to seek a more peaceful future for the United States. We’re working very hard with our allies, and all over the world we’re working. We’re going to have peace. That’s what we want; that’s what we’re going to have. I say peace through strength. I have helped the NATO Alliance greatly by increasing defense contributions from our NATO Allies by over $44 billion. And Secretary Stoltenberg was fantastic. As you know, he reported that they’ve never had an increase like this in their history, and NATO was actually going down as opposed to going up. And I increased it by my meeting last year — $44 billion. And this year will be over — it will be hundreds of billions of dollars over the coming years.
Washington, D.C....U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on President Trump’s meeting and press conference with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki: “Today’s press conference in Helsinki was one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president in memory. The damage inflicted by President Trump’s naiveté, egotism, false equivalence, and sympathy for autocrats is difficult to calculate. But it is clear that the summit in Helsinki was a tragic mistake.
The President Proclaims July 17, 2018, as Made in America Day and this week, July 15 through July 21, 2018, as Made in America Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/16/2018 06:18 PM
Washington, DC..On Made in America Day and during Made in America Week, we celebrate the importance of American manufacturing, construction, agriculture, mining, and entrepreneurship to our Nation’s prosperity and economic vitality. Made in America products represent the global gold standard for quality, innovation, and craftsmanship and the output of a highly skilled workforce that is second to none.
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Employee
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/15/2018 12:31 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney: “Anne and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney, a man who dedicated his life to protecting his fellow Californians. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and many colleagues who are mourning this sudden and tragic loss.”
Washington, DC...The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Staff Sgt. James T. Grotjan, 26, of Waterford, Connecticut, died July 12 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident July 8 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
Mattis Reaffirms ‘Unbreakable’ Bond, Enduring Commitment to Europe
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/15/2018 08:03 AM
Washington, DC...Defense Secretary James N. Mattis reaffirmed the “unbreakable trans-Atlantic bond” between the United States and Europe and underscored the enduring U.S. commitment to peace and prosperity on the continent during the U.S.-Adriatic Charter defense minister’s meeting in Zagreb, Croatia.
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks at the U.S.-Adriatic Charter defense ministers meeting in Zagreb, Croatia, July 13, 2018. Mattis underscored U.S. support for a free, prosperous and secure Europe during the meeting of the regional bloc. State Department photo
Rep. McClintock on Death of Cal Fire Firefighter Branden Varney
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/14/2018 09:37 PM
Washington, DC...I am deeply sorry for the tragic loss of this young man, Braden Varney. To his wife and children go my deepest sympathy. To his fellow Cal Fire heroes, please know as you mourn your colleague, we appreciate all you do to keep us safe.
