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on June 30, 2014 in World News

House of Commons most lobbied government institution

House of Commons most lobbied government institution MPs are still the most lobbied public office holders, despite a majority government that controls everything from the PMO. But depending on who you talk to, this is either evidence of the country’s 308 MPs’ continued relevance in decision-making, of Cabinet ministers not being as accessible, of a misguided approach by lobbyists padding registry statistics to appease clients, or some combination thereof. Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd’s annual report for 2013-14, released June 12, showed the House of Commons as far and away the most lobbied government institution in the last fiscal year, accounting… View Article

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

Monday’s byelections? Bet on red

Monday’s byelections? Bet on red Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was in Fort McMurray Thursday meeting community residents and leaders including Mayor Melissa Blake. Tomorrow he will be touring the oilsands. Pictured, left: Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Fort McMurray-Athabsca’s Liberal candidate Kyle Harrietha. Credits: QMI Agency DAVID AKIN | NATIONAL BUREAU CHIEF OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are set to have a very good Canada Day holiday, as they celebrate what are likely to be strong showings in at least three of four byelections to be held Monday. In two ridings in Ontario and in two in Alberta, the Liberals… View Article

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

NDP leadership race is all strategy

NDP leadership race is all strategy One expert believes there’s a reason behind the Alberta NDP leadership candidates laying low. Eric Szeto has the story. EDMONTON – With all the coverage of the Alberta PC leadership race, you’d be hard-pressed to know there’s another leadership race going on in the province. Since late April, the Alberta NDP has been without a leader. And so far, only two people have thrown their hat into the race. “What’s surprising more than anything is there isn’t more than two leadership candidates,” says Bob Murray with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. “We’re not… View Article

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

Rob Ford, noticeably thinner

    Rob Ford, noticeably thinner, spotted suit shopping in Barrie Ahead of returning to work Mayor Rob Ford apparently stopped in to get a new suit. Several pictures were posted to social media of the mayor at Moore’s Clothing for Men store in Barrie. The mayor, appearing noticeably thinner, posed with several people at the store Saturday afternoon. Ford is expected to return to city hall on Monday after spending two months in a facility for alcohol abuse. He is undergoing treatment at the GreeneStone facility in Muskoka.     http://www.citynews.ca/2014/06/28/rob-ford-noticeably-thinner-spotted-suit-shopping-in-barrie/

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

Military Bans Bibles But Forces Soldiers to Adhere to Ramadan Rules

Military Bans Bibles But Forces Soldiers to Adhere to Ramadan Rules The US Air Force kicked Christian Gideon’s volunteers off base in March. The Bibles were too offensive and violated the separation of church and state rule. But US military personnel are expected to adhere Islamic practices during Ramadan. Stars and Stripes reported: U.S. personnel accustomed to drinking their coffee on the drive to work will have to put that habit on hold for about a month. It’s one of a few lifestyle changes Americans will have to make during the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month… View Article

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

We Have to Use This ‘Crisis’ as an ‘Opportunity’

Pelosi on the Border: We Have to Use This ‘Crisis’ as an ‘Opportunity’ Saturday at a press conference from the Rio Grande Valley, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed her tour of a border holding facility and addressed the humanitarian crisis of thousands unaccompanied minors flooding across the U.S.-Mexico border, which she called a “humanitarian opportunity.” Pelosi explained, “We are all Americans — north and south in this hemisphere,” and urged America to see this as not a crisis but an opportunity “to be helpful.” She also said she wished she could simply “take home” the thousands of children temporarily housed… View Article

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

Texas Investing $300,000 to Help Gun Manufacturer

Texas Investing $300,000 to Help Gun Manufacturer Expand, Create Jobs On June 27 the office of Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) announced a Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) investment of $300,000 for shotgun maker Maverick Arms. The TEF investment will be added to Maverick Arms own “$3.4 million in capital investment” to expand their Eagle Pass, TX, manufacturing facility. According to Perry’s office, Governor Perry said “[the] TEF investment in Maverick Arms will help create jobs and opportunity in Eagle Pass, while reaffirming Texas’ longstanding support of the Second Amendment.” “Maverick Arms is a subsidiary of Mossberg Corp.,” which is “the… View Article

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on June 29, 2014 in World News

Colorado Restaurant Wants Customers, Employees To Carry Guns

Colorado Restaurant Wants Customers, Employees To Carry Guns Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado, not only allows customers and employees to carry guns in the restaurant, they go out of their way to encourage it. According to the Post Independent, a sign on the front of the restaurant reads: “Guns are welcome on premises. Please keep all weapons holstered, unless the need arises. In such cases, judicious marksmanship is appreciated.” Guns are carried openly by waitresses and patrons alike. The restaurant is owned by Lauren Boebert who says: “We encourage [carrying guns], and the customers love that they can come here… View Article

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on June 28, 2014 in World News

Global Warming ‘Greatest Deception in the History of Mankind’

Global Warming ‘Greatest Deception in the History of Mankind’ Republican congressional candidate Lenar Whitney released a video Friday calling global warming “the greatest deception in the history of mankind.” While announcing her candidacy for the 6th Congressional District in Louisiana, Whitney called global warming a “hoax.” The video is a response to those she describes as “liberals in the lamestream media” who “became unglued and attacked me immediately.” Calling Al Gore and other liberal politicians pushing global warming “delusional,” Whitney reminds viewers that “The earth has done nothing but get colder each year since the film’s release.” Whitney then goes… View Article

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on June 28, 2014 in World News

Google to Block Firearm, Ammunition, Gun Accessory Ads

Google to Block Firearm, Ammunition, Gun Accessory Ads Beginning in September, Google plans to block firearm, ammunition, and gun accessory ads. According to Google Support’s “Dangerous Products or Services” page, the company “[wants] to keep people safe both online and offline, so [they] won’t allow the promotion of some products or services that cause damage, harm, or injury.” Included in the dangerous products for which ads will be blocked are “Guns & Parts.” This covers “functional devices that appear to discharge a projectile at high velocity, whether for sport, self-defense, or combat.” Also included is a ban on ads for… View Article

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