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The House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people in passing the Equality Act

The protections for LGBTQ Americans would extend to employment, housing, loan applications, educatio.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 25th, 2021

House votes 350-71 passing legislation limiting arms sales to Saudi Arabia, in response to 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi

The bill includes a 120-day halt of weapons sales to Saudi .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 21st, 2021

Nike calls Oregon House bill "critical" to state"s economy

Nike on Monday added its considerable support to a bill that would expand capital access to women and people of color. Hannah Jones, who runs Nike Valiant Labs, the sportswear company's in-house business incubator, submitted written testimony in whic.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 11th, 2020

10 myths about contract lobbying firms

1. Big companies don’t need them. Companies with an in-house government relations team and large legal department can benefit from the insights of a lobbying firm, particularly if they are new to a state or planning to expand within the state. I.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 1st, 2020

The White House is considering dramatically expanding Trump"s travel ban to include even more countries

Associated Press/Tony Dejak The Trump administration wants to expand the travel ban to include additional countries, according to six people familiar with the matter. It's still unclear which countries would be added, or ho.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 10th, 2020

S.F. LGBTQ nonprofit names new leader as businesses grapple with marriage equality

The National Center for Lesbian Rights, a San Francisco legal nonprofit that played a key role in advancing marriage equality for gays and lesbians, named Imani Rupert-Gordon as its new executive director, effective March 16, 2020. She has big shoes t.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 17th, 2019

Business of Pride, Outstanding Voices: Casey Bryant with Advocates for Immigrant Rights

"The legal profession has traditionally been dominated by men, and I believe that it’s still a challenge for women, LGBTQ people, and people of color, to move through and up the ranks of the good ol’ boy world.".....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 11th, 2019

Still Stonewall"d: Mapping The Legal Status Of Homosexuality Worldwide

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and LGBTQ people across the world are gearing up for a weekend of celebrati.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 1st, 2019

Senate votes to save net neutrality rules

The Senate on Wednesday voted to reinstate the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) net neutrality rules, passing a bill that has little chance of advancing in the House but offers net n.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 16th, 2018

Senate Votes To Save Net Neutrality

The Senate voted on Wednesday to restore the FCC's rules on net neutrality, passing a bill which will probably die on the floor of the House, but may ignite a fierce debate among Democrats ahead of midterm elections. Senate .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 16th, 2018

The Wall Street Journal: Trump’s travel ban is legal, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump’s latest ban on travel to the U.S. by people from several Muslim-majority countries, in a ruling Tuesday that hands the White House a victory on one of its most central—and controversial—initiatives......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 26th, 2018

White House Counsel Don McGahn to Leave After Kavanaugh Vote, Trump Says

The development comes as legal risks to the president rise. White House Counsel Don McGahn will leave his job after the Senate votes on the confirmation of Brett Ka.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneAug 29th, 2018

"Buying Votes" With Other People"s Money, Says Elon Musk, As Biden Announces Additional Student Loan Forgiveness; Bill Ackman Calls It "Illegal"

Adversaries slammed President Joe Biden for announcing additional student forgiveness, and see it as a vote-buying strategy. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 13th, 2024

"This Is Getting Spicy": Elon Musk"s Brazil Controversy Sparks US Inquiry Over Allegations Of Legal Infractions

The U.S. House of Representatives has launched an inquiry into the activities of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk in Brazil, which are alleged to have violated Brazilian law. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 11th, 2024

5 cities that will give you a house or land for free

Some towns and cities want people to move there so badly that they give things away for free. These 5 offer property: either houses, or plots of land. Lincoln,.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 10th, 2024

Sidney Powell says Dominion"s $1.3 billion lawsuit unfairly singles her out from everyone else who pushed election falsehoods

Dominion sent legal threats to more than 150 people who pushed election conspiracy theories, and the company says it plans more lawsuits. Sidney Pow.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 25th, 2021

OSE to expand EMS services, boost partnership with Chipbond

Orient Semiconductor Electronics (OSE) is looking to scale up its EMS business beyond the electronics sector, while strengthening its collaboration with backend house Chipbond Technology in the fields of 5G, IoT and automotive electronics......»»

Category: topSource: digitimesMay 23rd, 2021

GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn said he missed 15 House votes because he was fulfilling his "service as a husband"

Cawthorn told Real America's Voi.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 21st, 2021

White House Partners With Dating Apps In Vaccination Push 

White House Partners With Dating Apps In Vaccination Push  In a rather unorthodox way in incentivizing people to get vaccinated, the White House has tapped nine of the largest dating sites to offer perks and COVI.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 21st, 2021

Rep. Tim Ryan ripped into Republicans from the House floor for voting against Jan. 6 commission, saying they don"t live in reality

"We have people scaling t.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 19th, 2021

White House advisor Andy Slavitt revealed his son is battling long COVID, as he warned young people to take the virus seriously

At a White House briefing on Tuesday, Andy Slavitt said his son has tachycardia (or, fast he.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 18th, 2021