President Trump Hosts the 2018 White House Business Session with Our Nation’s Governors
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/26/2018 09:56 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you, everybody. Thank you very much. And I want to thank our Vice President for that really lovely introduction. That was very nice, Mike, and I appreciate it. This is a time of great opportunity for our country. We’ve created nearly 3 million jobs since the election — a number that nobody would have thought possible. You go back and take a look at what they were saying just prior to the election. Nobody thought it was even possible.
Ben Rhodes, President Obama’s former Deputy National Security Adviser, Endorses Jessica Morse for California’s Fourth Congressional District
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/25/2018 10:58 AM
Roseville, CA...Today, Ben Rhodes, who served eight years dedicated to protecting America alongside President Obama while serving as his Deputy National Security Adviser, emphatically endorsed Jessica Morse today for Congress in California’s 4th Congressional District. “At this dangerous moment, Congress needs more leaders who are willing to defend American values, inspire others to get involved, and put our country’s long-term interests ahead of their personal ones,” Rhodes declared. “Jessica Morse is that kind of leader.”
President Trump at the Conservative Political Action Conference
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/24/2018 12:48 AM
Oxon Hill, MD...Thank you very much. Thank you everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you, Matt, for that great introduction. And thank you for this big crowd. This is incredible. Really incredible. (Applause.) We’ve all come a long way together. We’ve come a long way together. I’m thrilled to be back at CPAC, with so many of my wonderful friends and amazing supporters, and proud conservatives. (Applause.) Remember when I first started running? Because I wasn’t a politician, fortunately. But do you remember I started running and people would say, “Are you sure he’s a conservative?” I think now we’ve proved that I’m a conservative, right? (Applause.)
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.
