On January 8, day eighteen of a government shutdown, President Donald Trump addressed the nation on the issue of a wall at the Mexican border. Speaking directly to the base of the Republican Party and using the major networks as a megaphone, Trump repeated many of the same themes he used during the 2016 campaign.Continue reading “Black Caucus members hammer Trump after speech to the nation on immigration — New Pittsburgh Courier”
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Vermont State Governor Takes Action
Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott Wednesday signed legislation making his state the first to legalize importing prescription drugs from Canada, an idea President Donald Trump’s top health officials oppose that’s also drawn fierce opposition from the pharmaceutical industry. A spokeswoman for Scott said he signed the bill Wednesday morning. The measure had overwhelming support in […]Continue reading “Vermont State Governor Takes Action”
China’s Investment in Central America
[ STEPHEN KAPLANTHE /WASHINGTON POST /24 DE ENERO] This past week, China held its second ministerial meeting with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Santiago, Chile. There China announced plans to have the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), its flagship economic and development program, invest in Latin America. During the pastContinue reading “China’s Investment in Central America”
Scope of Impact & Need
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEPT. 28, 2017, 12:03 A.M. E.D.T. Marry Ann Aldea lost everything at her house after Hurricane Maria ripped off her roof. Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo for The Washington Post via Getty Images SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — First, Hurricane Maria knocked out power and water to Puerto Rico. Then diesel fuel,Continue reading “Scope of Impact & Need”
