The Social Security Fairness Act, designed to expand benefits for millions of beneficiaries by repealing certain provisions that curtail their monthly checks, was passed by the House last week as efforts intensify to get it passed by the Senate before the December 31 deadline. “Workers should be able to count on the retirement benefits they’ve … Read more
Californians already paying the highest gas prices in the country could have another tax hike headed their way, if proposed changes to the state’s low carbon fuel standard are adopted. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) — which consists of board members appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democrat-controlled legislature — is scheduled to vote just days after … Read more
A new bill in California would require warning labels placed on all gas stoves starting next year, alerting consumers to any associated health risks. If passed, AB 2513, introduced by Democratic Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin, would mandate these labels be placed on gas stoves starting at the beginning of 2025. Those who support the legislation believe it … Read more
U.S. lawmakers pressed Boeing’s chief executive Tuesday about the company’s latest plan to fix its manufacturing problems, and relatives of people who died in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners were in the room to remind him of what was at stake. CEO David Calhoun appeared before the Senate investigations subcommittee, which is chaired by … Read more
Newly elected Lok Sabha members may get a grand welcome at the Parliament Annexe Extension building as the re-development of external areas outside the new Parliament building is yet to be completed. The Parliament premises are undergoing a revamp with creation of new lawns for official ceremonies, relocation of statues, and building disembarkation points for … Read more
Multiple security motions, endless one minute silence ritual Security challenges in Nigeria dominated last week’s plenary sessions in the House of Representatives as members from different constituencies presented motions calling for interventions in their constituencies. From the killings in Enugu State to the herders invasion in Kogi State to the massacre in Kaduna State, lawmakers … Read more
TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it’s sold to another company, arguing that it relies on vaguely painting it as a threat to national security to get around the First Amendment. The widely expected lawsuit filed on Tuesday may be setting … Read more
Some U.S. lawmakers call for conditions on Israel military aid – CBS News Watch CBS News Some U.S. lawmakers are calling for more conditions on military aid for Israel. Skyler Henry reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Read original article … Read more
The federal Liberals say they ordered a national security review of popular video app TikTok in September 2023 but did not disclose it publicly. “This is still an ongoing case. We can’t comment further because of the confidentiality provisions of the Investment Canada Act,” a spokesperson for Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said this week. “Our government has … Read more
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday called on Nigeria’s federal lawmakers to urgently pass the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu, made the call on the eve of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), which is commemorated annually on 8 March. This year’s edition of the … Read more
