Politicians talk remedies for NC's business health
Wed, 23 May 2012 06:22:32 -0700
The major party candidates for governor and leaders in the General Assembly offered their prescriptions for improving North Carolina's business health Tuesday, with both sides pushing the need to improve education and reducing regulatory burdens.
Read More...Politicians, not players, carry Euro 2012 boycott burden
Sat, 19 May 2012 06:29:54 -0700
German experts and politicians say athletes should participate in soccer's European Championships in Ukraine. Politicians, on the other hand, should think hard before taking a trip to Kyiv for the tournament.
Read More...U.S. Politicians See Opposite Messages In Euro Crisis
Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:13 -0700
Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. can't agree on what's behind the eurozone's troubles. Now it looks like the Europeans may try the approach President Obama has advocated: a commitment to long-term fiscal discipline while pursuing growth in the short term.
Read More...More informed citizens have a more positive perception of politicians
Mon, 21 May 2012 06:55:07 -0700
Consumption of political information is linked to more moderate and positive opinions about the sector, according to a study by the University of Navarra. The results show that scientists are the most trusted profession, and politicians are the least.
Read More...Politicians and public show support for Army
Tue, 22 May 2012 16:01:10 -0700
Politicians and public demonstrations voiced their support for the Lebanese Army Tuesday after Akkar residents, angry over the killing of a sheikh, asked Army troops to withdraw from the north.
Read More...Nepal government seeks more time to draw up new constitution
Tue, 22 May 2012 08:46:32 -0700
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepali politicians on Tuesday proposed to ignore a Supreme Court deadline giving them until Sunday to draw up a new constitution for the Himalayan republic, saying they needed more time to agree on the boundaries and names of new states. The new constitution is widely seen as crucial to helping end instability that has plagued Nepal since the end of a Maoist-led civil war ...
Read More...Politicians and Team Owners Snooker Sports Fans and Taxpayers
Wed, 23 May 2012 05:09:22 -0700
This article appeared in Huffington Post on May 22, 2012. Minnesota governor Mark Dayton just signed the midnight deal that state lawmakers struck with the owners of the Minnesota Vikings to build the team a new stadium. Players and management shook hands.
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