U.S. Senate passes landmark health care reform bill
Thursday, December 24, 2009 The United States Senate has approved a hard-fought measure to overhaul the health care system. The vote will be followed by the difficult process of reconciling the Senate-passed bill with one approved by the House of Representatives, in order to get a final measure to President Barack Obama. HAVE YOUR SAY How do you feel about the bill’s passage? Do you think it will be effective or fail? Add or view comments “The yeas are 60, the nays are 39. H.R. 3590 as amended, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is passed,” Vice President Joe Biden announced. Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky did not show up for the vote leading to the 39 nays. Mike Reynard, a spokesman for Bunning, said in an e-mail that “The senator had family commitments.” The vice president presided over the Senate at the time of the vote in his…
How To Find An Affordable Life Insurance Rates}
Here’s An Opinion On: Compare Nsw Quotes Green Slip Submitted by: Navneet Tumber Wondering How to Find Affordable Life Insurance Rates? An Insurance Broker Is Your Best Resource If you are wondering how to find affordable life insurance rates you should speak to an insurance broker. Unlike an insurance agent, an insurance broker has access to a number of different insurance policies and rates which means that they can help you find the best insurance policy at the most affordable price. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u854YRA-5bM[/youtube] First, lets discuss the differences between an insurance agent and an insurance broker. Many people do not realize that there is a difference, but although these two professions both work in the field of insurance there are many differences that distinguish them. An insurance agent works directly for one specific insurance company, which means that they only offer coverage and policies from the insurance company that they work…
California Senate votes to allow gay marriages
Friday, September 2, 2005 The California State Senate voted on Thursday to allow homosexuals to marry, therefore becoming the first legislative body in the United States to embrace the controversial issue. The Senate approved the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, which would define marriage as a civil contract between two people rather than a man and a woman. The vote passed by the minimum number of necessary votes, 21-15. All Republicans in the Senate opposed the bill, as did one Democrat, Sen. Dean Florez of Shafter. Three Democrats abstained. The bill’s chief sponsor, Assemblyman Mark Leno (D–San Francisco) said, “We’re looking for three votes, and I can’t tell you today who the three will be, but I think the power of the success coming from the floor of the Senate today will give us the necessary momentum and encouragement to do what we all know is the right…
South Korea: Fire in hospital housing elderly people kills at least 37
Friday, January 26, 2018 Fire broke out on Friday morning and destroyed the bottom two floors of a six-story hospital in Miryang, South Korea, killing at least 37 people, most of them elderly. More than a hundred injuries were reported, with eighteen people in critical condition. This is the highest death toll from fire in South Korea in almost a decade. The fire is believed to have started at about 7:30 local time, according to fire chief Choi Man-woo. It originated on the ground floor in the emergency room as per various officials. The hospital has 98 beds and a medical staff of about 35, and specializes in long-term care of elderly patients. It adjoins a nursing home, all of whose 94 residents were evacuated. Staff carried some patients out of the hospital on their backs. One patient, Jang Yeong-jae, who told his story to JoongAng Ilbo, said he escaped…
Attributes Of Hr And Library Management System Features
Here’s An Opinion On: Hr Recruitment Checklists This article is related to the educational software. It plays the relevant role in the proper management of the library and make the whole functioning of the library ease. Really, this software is blessing for the school administration. All the operations can be easily handle oriented in the library via the software. There are some features of library management systemwhich are; Bar-code: – This software helpful to read the bar-code of the book and according through which it become easy to arrange the booking. When the book issued by the user then software requires the entry and after that all the working done by the software in which include how much book are in stock, which one book in demand, date of issued, alert when issued book is cross the time limit and many more functions. Moreover, one’s you entered in the software,…
Wikinews interviews spokesman for Greek far-left party Xekinima
Monday, May 3, 2010 Wikinews reporter Iain Macdonald today interviewed Petros Tzomakas, a Greek far-left activist and member of Xekinima, which is the Greek division of the Committee for a Workers’ International. The party is a member of Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA). Tzomakas also sits on his local 5th Athens Municipal District committee, which is a joint effort by left-wing parties including SYRIZA, the Anticapitalist Left Cooperation for the Overthrow and a number of other political parties to oppose austerity measures proposed by the government. All left-wing parties in the country except the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) are involved. Tzomakas explained that the KKE prefers not to co-operate with other radical left-wing groups. The interview comes amid tensions in cash-strapped Greece, where the government is introducing controversial austerity measures to try to ease the nation’s debt-problem. An international rescue package has been prepared by European Union member…
Emma’s Imagination declared winner of UK’s ‘Must Be The Music’
Monday, September 20, 2010 Emma’s Imagination, a solo music act otherwise identified as Emma Gillespie, has been declared as the winner of Must Be The Music, a music talent programme broadcast on Sky1 in the United Kingdom. As the winner of the series, Emma gains a prize of £100,000 (US$155,484, €119,061, A$164,130, C$159,968). Shortly after being declared as the winner, Scottish singer Gillespie – who defeated five other musical acts in the final – spoke to host Fearne Cotton: “I don’t know what to say,” she said in front of the live audience of 10,000. “Thank you so much for supporting me. I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you so much.” Sharleen Spiteri, a member of Scottish music group Texas, is one of the three judges on Must Be The Music, alongside jazz-pop musician Jamie Cullum and rapper Dizzee Rascal. “I think there’s going to be a lot…
Eyelid Surgery: Main Reasons For This Procedure
Here’s An Opinion On: Dr Ben Paul If you are unhappy with the way your eyes look, as they seem baggy or have circles under them, you should think about getting eyelid surgery. Also called blepharoplasty, this procedure can get rid of droopiness around the eyes, resulting in a younger and more alert appearance. Look at the benefits of this operation a little closer before deciding if it is the best one for you. Eyelid surgery is known for making patients look younger. This is because having eyelids that sag can result in an older appearance, since the condition tends to show up as people age. Whether your eyelids make you look older than you really are, or just show your true age, you probably cannot wait to get rid of the problem. If you are ready to get carded again, or at least look no older than your current…
Fifth Expo Gastronomía finishes in Caracas
Sunday, May 12, 2013 Caracas, Venezuela — The fifth edition of the Expo Gastronomía food event finished its run yesterday in Caracas at the Plaza Francia in Altamira. It was the first time the event was held at this particular location. Starting on Thursday, it was the first edition of the event to be held in 2013, and was organized by Carlos Garcia and Yolanda Martin. In its fifth version, the exhibition organizers estimated to receive between 10,000 and 13,000 people to the event, which had nine pavilions representing eight countries around the world. The exhibitors were divided into four categories: typical food of the country they represent, handicrafts, gastronomy (comprised of cooking books and products, and metalwork ((es))es:Orfebrería: ?orfebrería), and hotel businesses and tourism. The event was sponsored by Coca-Cola, La Granja, Oroweat, G2000 Events, CGYM Group, and the Chacao Mayor’s Office. In addition, the food company Cosecha San…
Iran’s morality police crack down on un-Islamic dress
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 The Iranian police forces have faced criticism from Ayatollah Hashemi Shahrudi, the head of the judiciary who was appointed by Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, for their re-invigorated campaign to do away with un-Islamic dress. Ayatollah Shahroudi proclaimed, “Tough measures on social problems will backfire and have counter-productive effects.” Others have, of course, made it clear that un-Islamic dress can lead to moral corruption, engender innumerable vices, and hurt the Islamic character of the nation. Some believe that no one had any issue with the creation of an Islamic atmosphere. The core of the matter revolves around the implementation of the Islamic dress code; additionally, heavy-handed measures should be shunned. For instance, Mehdi Ahmadi, information head of Tehran’s police, told Al Jazeera: “Some citizens may complain about the way the law is being enforced but they all agree with the plan itself.” According to one student, “You…