council Justice Department Intervenes in Lawsuit Against Law School Admission Council on Behalf of Test Takers with Disabilities Nationwide By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:32:53 EDT A federal judge issued an order today allowing the Justice Department to intervene in a disability discrimination lawsuit against the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The department’s intervention expands the case from a statewide class action limited to California residents to a nationwide pattern or practice lawsuit. Full Article OPA Press Releases
council Department of Justice Awards $1 Million to the National Crime Prevention Council to Support Gun Safety Campaign By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 09:59:36 EST The Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded $1 million to the National Crime Prevention Council to support the development of a National Public Education Campaign on the subject of responsible gun ownership and safe gun storage. Full Article OPA Press Releases
council Justice Department and Council of State Governments Identify States Cutting Correction Costs While Reducing Recidivism and Improving Safety By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:01:13 EDT The Department of Justice and the Council of State Governments (CSG) highlight 17 states that have cut corrections costs while reducing recidivism and improving public safety. With funding from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), staff from the CSG Justice Center – in partnership with the Pew Center on the States – worked with lawmakers, policymakers, and a wide range of justice system professionals and stakeholders from each state to identify crime and corrections trends and formulate strategies that would save money and improve safety. Full Article OPA Press Releases
council Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Quarterly Meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:23:01 EDT "Today, I am firmly committed – as I know everyone here is committed – to keep the promises we’ve made to the American people, and especially to survivors and victims’ families in communities like Newtown," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
council Associate Attorney General Tony West Delivers Remarks at the Meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:24:23 EDT Building on the work of the original and successful Defending Childhood Task Force and efforts across the Department of Justice in Indian country, the American Indian and Alaska Native Task Force will consist of two groups – an Advisory Committee and a Federal Working Group. Full Article Speech
council Associate Attorney General Tony West Delivers Remarks at the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 11:47:54 EST For at-risk young people—and particularly those affected by violence—the services provided by the Affordable Care Act represent more than an insurance policy; they are a lifeline. They are the tools of prevention and reorientation that can mean the difference between a life of fulfillment, and one that perpetuates a cycle of trauma and violence. Full Article Speech
council Law School Admission Council Agrees to Systemic Reforms and $7.73 Million Payment to Settle Justice Department’s Nationwide Disability Discrimination Lawsuit By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 12:55:32 EDT The Justice Department filed a joint motion today for entry of a landmark consent decree to resolve allegations that the Law School Admission Council engaged in widespread and systemic discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
council Remarks by Associate Attorney General Tony West at the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:20:23 EDT "...we're here because 60,000 young people are still confined in juvenile detention and correction facilities on any given day and when they are released they will need support to successfully make that transition to productive adulthood and stable lives." Full Article Speech
council MDR amendment proposal article 120 (3) oversight set to be fixed by Council By medicaldeviceslegal.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:31:54 +0000 It’s always a risk to put out a theory about legislative oversight after a Sherlock Homes investigation that eliminates all other options as I did in my last blog about the MDR amendment proposal. Recent development seem to confirm that I was right in assuming that not touching the two dates of application of 26 […] Full Article Recast Date of Application MDR Postponement
council On April 9, 2020, Vanda Felbab-Brown discussed “Is the War in Afghanistan Really Over?” via teleconference with the Pacific Council on International Policy. By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:35:36 +0000 On April 9, 2020, Vanda Felbab-Brown discussed "Is the War in Afghanistan Really Over?" via teleconference with the Pacific Council on International Policy. Full Article
council U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council: The challenges ahead By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:00:00 -0400 This weekend the United States will assume the chairmanship of the Arctic Council for a two-year term. While the Obama administration has been preparing for this for several years, it remains to be seen how the president will balance the concerns of most Arctic residents who view development of the region as vital to improving their economic and social livelihood and those individuals inside and outside the administration who want to limit development out of concern for the how economic development may cause local environmental degradation while also accelerating climate change. The National Strategy for the Arctic Region As part of this preparation, in May 2013, the president launched a new National Strategy for the Arctic Region based on three principles Advancement of U.S. security interests defined as ensuring the ability of our aircraft and vessels to operate, in a manner consistent with international law through, under, and over the airspace and waters of the Arctic; to support lawful commerce; to achieve greater awareness of activities in the region; and to intelligently evolve our Arctic infrastructure and capabilities including ice-capable platforms as needed; Pursue responsible Arctic regional stewardship defined as protection of the Arctic environment and conservation of its resources, establishment of an integrated Arctic management framework, charting of the Arctic region, and employment of scientific research and traditional knowledge to increase understanding of the Arctic; Strengthen international cooperation defined as working through bilateral relationships and multilateral institutions, including the Arctic Council, to advance collective interests, promote shared Arctic state prosperity, protect the Arctic environment, and enhance regional security, and to work toward U.S. accession to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Undergirding these principles were commitments to make decisions using the best available information, to foster cooperation with the state of Alaska, other international partners, the private sector, and to consult and coordinate with Alaskan natives to gain traditional knowledge. As part of this new strategy, the president appointed Admiral Robert J. Papp Jr. as the U.S. special representative for the Arctic in July 2014. Shortly after his appointment, and in several major speeches since, including one at Brookings, the admiral has stated that the administration’s agenda centers on stewardship of the Arctic Ocean including insuring its safety and security, improving economic and living conditions for the regions’ inhabitants, and addressing the impacts of climate change on the region. The administration’s new policy was buttressed in January 2015 by an executive order designed to enhance coordination of all the various agencies responsible for different aspects of federal oversight of the Arctic (Alaska). Paradoxically, however, the fact that the reorganization came nearly in tandem with the announcement of new wilderness restrictions on the exploration of oil and gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the Arctic Coastal Plain. This announcement left many Alaskans skeptical on how further restrictions on development of the state’s resources could be viewed as improving economic and living conditions of people in the region. In a February 2015 meeting of Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials (SAOs) in Yellowknife, Canada, the administration looked to put meat on the bones of what it intended to pursue upon assumption of the chairmanship of the Arctic Council. This resulted in an additional elucidation of 15 broad themes that had originally been presented in a Virtual Stakeholder Outreach Forum on December 2, 2014 in Washington, D.C.. Streamlining Arctic policy and key questions The announced reorganization of government agencies and lines of authority dealing with U.S. Arctic and Arctic Council policy has done little or nothing to streamline the overlapping and sometimes conflicting policies governing natural resource development or energy projects in Alaska. These overlapping jurisdictions are well highlighted in a major new National Petroleum Council (NPC) report, Arctic Potential: Realizing the Promise of U.S. Arctic Oil and Gas Resources. This report was prepared at the request of Energy Secretary Moniz to address how best to pursue prudent development of Alaska’s offshore oil and gas resources and ironically issued shortly after the president’s closing of ANWR. Whether or not the White House was even aware of the NPC’s report, which represented months of substantive work by many people, remains open to question. The Arctic reorganization plan did little to resolve some key questions as to actually who is in charge of Arctic policy in the United States. While Admiral Papp was named “Coordinator” of the U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship, this position is not listed in the Council’s enabling documents. Historically, the foreign minister or the secretary of state of the country chairs the Council while a career diplomat chairs the meetings of the senior officials dealing with the day-to-day activities of the Council. It appears that Admiral Papp has neither of these positions. In any case, it looks from the organizational chart that the White House science advisor will be the real coordinator of U.S. Arctic policy. The chief problem that U.S. Arctic policy must resolve is that while in the Arctic Council we have to address issues affecting the entire Circumpolar North, our domestic Arctic policy centers only on Alaska, where a slew of domestic agencies have overlapping and often conflicting oversight and regulatory responsibilities. The situation is made still more complex by the large amount of the state that is owned by the federal government. This makes it almost inevitable that any resource development project by private or state interests will run into federal government restrictions, in terms of needing to cross federal land to get a resource to market, permitting to ensure that water resources are not polluted, or making sure that fish and wildlife habitats are not disturbed, etc. Our Arctic policy also suffers from an acute lack of awareness by most Americans that we are an Arctic nation with a huge maritime boundary and very limited resources (ice-worthy ships, proper navigation charts and aids, lack of port facilities, lack of search and rescue capabilities, lack of knowledge of what fishery resources we possess) to protect it. While many of these issues lie outside the scope of the Arctic Council, many are cross-cutting with our Arctic neighbors, most notably with increased traffic in the region (from tourism, fishing, energy development, and shipping) comes the increased possibility of an accident. Currently, the United States does not have the capable means (both in terms of timely response and adequate infrastructure) to respond to an accident in the Arctic, which could be catastrophic, as all of these industries are active and gaining popularity every day. Core questions for the administration As the United States takes the helm of the Arctic Council, there are several core issues that the administration must address. Some critical questions are: What is the U.S. position on the development of the Arctic’s oil, gas, mineral, and fishery resources? What specific action is the United States prepared to support in the Arctic Council to uplift the standard of living of Arctic people across the Circumpolar North? Given that each icebreaker costs at least $700 million and that we only have one in operation, what resources are we prepared to expand to build a fleet capable to respond to events in the Arctic? Should any of these expenses be viewed as vital to our national security and defense, and if so, which budget should they be taken out of? What role does the United States in its chairmanship role see for closer interaction between the Arctic Council and the Arctic Economic Council? Would the United States support the closing off of certain ecologically sensitive parts of the Arctic to all commercial exploitation? Finally, how does the administration in its Arctic Council leadership role get its Arctic policy in sync with that of the state of Alaska in its recently released Alaska Arctic Policy Implementation Plan? Other Arctic nations surpass the United States in terms of Arctic policies. Norway, Russia, Canada, and even Denmark (through complicated ties with Greenland’s claim on the Arctic) all have the Arctic at the front and center of policymaking decisions. I hope to see these issues addressed as the United States moves to enact effective policy on the Arctic over the next two years as the alternative is too great a risk and too great a wasted opportunity. Authors Charles K. Ebinger Full Article
council The halfway point of the U.S. Arctic Council chairmanship By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:00:00 -0400 Event Information April 25, 20162:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDTFalk AuditoriumBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 Register for the EventAn address from U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic Admiral Robert J. Papp Jr.On April 24, 2015, the United States assumed chairmanship of the Arctic Council for a two-year term. Over the course of the last year, the United States has outlined plans within three central priorities: improving economic and living conditions for Arctic communities; Arctic Ocean safety, security, and stewardship; and addressing the impacts of climate change. Working with partners on the Council, U.S. leaders have moved forward policies ranging from joint efforts to curb black carbon emissions to guidelines for unmanned aerial systems conducting scientific research. With half of its short chairmanship behind it, what has the United States accomplished over the last 12 months? What work remains to be done? On April 25, the Energy Security and Climate Initiative (ESCI) at Brookings hosted U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. for a keynote address on the state and future of U.S. leadership in the Arctic. ESCI Senior Fellow Charles Ebinger moderated the discussion and audience Q&A. Join the conversation on Twitter using #USArctic Video The halfway point of the U.S. Arctic Council chairmanship: Where do we go from here? Audio The halfway point of the U.S. Arctic Council chairmanship: Where do we go from here? Full Article
council On April 9, 2020, Vanda Felbab-Brown discussed “Is the War in Afghanistan Really Over?” via teleconference with the Pacific Council on International Policy. By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:35:36 +0000 On April 9, 2020, Vanda Felbab-Brown discussed "Is the War in Afghanistan Really Over?" via teleconference with the Pacific Council on International Policy. Full Article
council On April 9, 2020, Vanda Felbab-Brown discussed “Is the War in Afghanistan Really Over?” via teleconference with the Pacific Council on International Policy. By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:35:36 +0000 On April 9, 2020, Vanda Felbab-Brown discussed "Is the War in Afghanistan Really Over?" via teleconference with the Pacific Council on International Policy. Full Article
council Brookings Council on Antibacterial Drug Development Meeting #1 By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0400 Event Information August 30, 20129:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDTFalk AuditorumThe Brookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20036 As part of ongoing cooperative work with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform has formed a council to bring together expert perspectives on the challenges facing antibacterial drug development. Designed to include representatives from academia, patient advocacy groups, industry, providers, and government agencies, the Brookings Council on Antibacterial Drug Development (BCADD), will convene twice a year to discuss pressing issues in the treatment of infectious diseases and potential steps to address them. The first BCADD meeting, held on August 30, 2012, brought stakeholders together to discuss the following: Ongoing antibacterial initiatives at FDA and the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative Statistical and methodological approaches that could be harnessed to improve the efficiency of antibacterial drug development Balancing benefit-risk and uncertainty considerations with public health needs Next steps for council action For more information on FDA’s Antibacterial Drug Development Task Force, click here. Event Materials 30 antibacterial drug development summaryPresentation SlidesFINAL BCADD Discussion Guide 20120828FINAL May 9 Summary 20120828Participant List_Final Full Article
council Crippling the capacity of the National Security Council By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:07:23 +0000 The Trump administration’s first three years saw record-setting turnover at the most senior level of the White House staff and the Cabinet. There are also numerous vacancies in Senate-confirmed positions across the executive branch. As of September 22, 2019, the turnover rate among senior White House aides had reached 80 percent, a rate that exceeded… Full Article
council The Council of Economic Advisers: 70 years of advising the president By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:00:00 -0500 Event Information February 11, 20162:00 PM - 5:00 PM ESTFalk AuditoriumBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) was created by Congress in 1946 to advise the president on ways “to foster and promote free competitive enterprise” and “to promote maximum employment, production and purchasing power.” President Truman, who signed the Employment Act of 1946 into law, was unenthusiastic about the Council and didn’t nominate members for nearly six months. Yet the CEA, comprised of three individuals whom Congress says are to be “exceptionally qualified,” has not only survived but also prospered for 70 years and remains an important part of the president’s economic policy decisionmaking. On February 11, the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at Brookings marked this anniversary by examining the ways the CEA and other economists succeed and fail when they set out to advise elected politicians and tap the expertise of some of the “exceptionally qualified” economists who have chaired the Council over the past four decades. You can join the conversation and tweet questions for the panelists at #CEAat70. Video Panel 1: The CEA in Moments of CrisisPanel 2: The CEA and PolicymakingPanel 3: Current Economic Policy Issues Audio The Council of Economic Advisers: 70 years of advising the president Transcript Uncorrected Transcript (.pdf) Event Materials 20160211_economic_advisers_transcript Full Article
council The halfway point of the U.S. Arctic Council chairmanship By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: On April 24, 2015, the United States assumed chairmanship of the Arctic Council for a two-year term. Over the course of the last year, the United States has outlined plans within three central priorities: improving economic and living conditions for Arctic communities; Arctic Ocean safety, security, and stewardship; and addressing the impacts of climate change.… Full Article
council Ever heard of the powerful Balloon Council? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:57:00 -0400 For almost 30 years the Council has been fighting against regulation that would limit balloons for environmental reasons. Full Article Science
council New York City council bans processed meats from public schools By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400 No more pepperoni, salami, bacon, or ham will be offered on school menus. Full Article Living
council World Green Building Council calls for radical reduction in Upfront Carbon Emissions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:23:07 -0400 People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously. Full Article Design
council Calgary city councillors discuss returning fluoride to water supply By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 07:16:00 -0400 One study and a pile of anecdotal evidence has shown that perhaps the decision to remove fluoride in 2011 wasn't such a great idea. Full Article Living
council California Leads the Energy Efficiency Race: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Releases 2008 Scorecard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:24:34 -0400 So you think you're doing everything you can to improve your home's energy efficiency. And if you haven't done everything you can do personally, both TreeHugger and Planet Green have plenty of tips on how you can get up to Full Article Business
council Danish Council on Ethics releases its report on beef as a 'climate damaging food' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:46:00 -0400 The report argues why a beef tax would be an effective step toward curbing greenhouse gas emissions and why we should all be paying more for climate-damaging foods. Full Article Living
council Enough Public Bike Sharing, Says Barcelona’s City Council. Get Your Own Bicycles! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:45:30 -0500 Barcelona's bike sharing users are in an uproar; the city council wants to raise the anual fee by 116% in order to reduce the transportation budget. Full Article Transportation
council U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, and the Ad Council Launch New Public Service Ads to Reach Struggling Homeowners - Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 24 Sep 2014 11:18:00 EDT Get mortgage help. This is why. MakingHomeAffordable.gov :60 Full Article Advertising Banking Financial Services Publishing Information Services Real Estate Residential Real Estate Not for Profit Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
council El Departamento del Tesoro y el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos lanzan con el Ad Council nuevos anuncios de servicio público para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas en dificultades - Esto es el por que :60 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 24 Sep 2014 13:30:00 EDT Esto es el por que :60 Full Article Banking Financial Services Broadcast Feed Announcements
council Council of Community Clinics Rebrands As Health Center Partners And Launches Integrated Health Partners - Health Center Partners By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 02 Mar 2016 14:25:00 EST Health Center Partners: The New Face of Community Health Full Article Healthcare Hospitals New Products Services Restructurings Recapitalizations Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
council La OEM, la FEMA, y el Ad Council dan inicio a la undécima versión anual del Mes Nacional de la Preparación en la ciudad de Nueva York - Waiting- NYC Spanish :30 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 05 Sep 2014 18:25:00 EDT Asegúrese que su familia tenga un punto de reunión para encontrarse en casos de emergencia. Visite N-Y-C punto gov diagonal ready N-Y o marque 311. Full Article Publicidad Editoriales Servicios de información Aviso de Contenido para Radio TV Responsabilidad Social Corporativa Seguridad Pública Nueva York
council Nueva campaña del Ad Council da recursos y apoyo a padres hispanos para que ayuden a sus hijos a prepararse y planificar para la universidad y pagar sus estudios - Edward James Olmos By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 16 Sep 2014 18:55:00 EDT Edward James Olmos Full Article Publicidad Educación Educación Superior Nuevos productos servicios Noticias para la comunidad hispana Sin fines de lucro Aviso de Contenido para Radio TV Nueva York
council El Departamento del Tesoro y el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos lanzan con el Ad Council nuevos anuncios de servicio público para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas en dificultades - Esto es el por que :60 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 24 Sep 2014 13:30:00 EDT Esto es el por que :60 Full Article Servicios financieros Aviso de Contenido para Radio TV
council El Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos, el Ad Council y el Television Bureau of Advertising se asocian para evitar las muertes causadas por conductores ebrios durante las fiestas de fin de año - Anuncio de servicio público para TV : By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 24 Dec 2015 11:35:00 EST Anuncio de servicio público para TV :30 Full Article Publicidad Transporte Contratos Noticias para la comunidad hispana Aviso de Contenido para Radio TV Estudios Encuestas e Investigación Seguridad Pública Nueva York
council New PSAs Released as Part of Ad Council and AARP Caregiver Assistance Campaign Supported by NAB, RAB, and OAAA This Mother's and Father's Day - PERSPECTIVES :30 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 05 May 2015 15:20:00 EDT PERSPECTIVES :30 Full Article Advertising Healthcare Hospitals Broadcast Feed Announcements Senior Citizens MultiVu Video
council USDA and Ad Council Join 20th Century Fox to Help Families Protect Themselves from Food Poisoning - Food Safety and the Chipmunks :30 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 15 Oct 2015 18:05:00 EDT Visit www.foodsafety.gov to find more food safety tips. Full Article Advertising Food Beverages Healthcare Hospitals New Products Services Broadcast Feed Announcements Corporate Social Responsibility MultiVu Video
council Autism Speaks And Ad Council Launch New PSAs With 3D And Stop-Motion Animation Inspired By The Story Of A Child With Autism - The World of Autism By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 05 Nov 2015 11:15:00 EST The World of Autism Full Article Advertising Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Mental Health Not for Profit Children-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements Survey Polls & Research Clinical Trials Medical Discoveries MultiVu Video
council Council of Community Clinics Rebrands As Health Center Partners And Launches Integrated Health Partners - Health Center Partners By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 02 Mar 2016 14:25:00 EST Health Center Partners: The New Face of Community Health Full Article Healthcare Hospitals New Products Services Restructurings Recapitalizations Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
council The full interview with Benn Steil, Council on Foreign Relations By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:46:05 GMT Benn Steil, director of international economics and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, talks interest rates and recession risks. With CNBC's Seema Mody. Full Article
council Consumer Brands Association introduces Critical Infrastructure Supply Chain Council By www.logisticsmgmt.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T16:16:00+00:00 The CBA said that the objective of the CISCC is to advance uniform national policies that will strengthen United States supply chains and also ensure the timely flow of critical goods in various ways. Full Article
council US withdraws support for UN Security Council global ceasefire resolution By www.france24.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:12:33 GMT The United States on Friday stunned other members of the UN Security Council by preventing a vote on a resolution for a ceasefire in various conflicts around the world to help troubled nations better fight the coronavirus pandemic, diplomats said. Full Article Americas
council Huge rise in fake goods and scams amid coronavirus lockdown, say UK councils By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T23:01:40Z Complaints soar over useless face masks, handmade sanitisers and school meal scamsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than 500,000 unusable face masks, and a garage selling fake Covid-19 testing kits, are among the hundreds of frauds investigated by trading standards officers since the start of the lockdown.According to the Local Government Association, fraudsters have gone into overdrive during the past six weeks to exploit the public’s fears and the fact that they are stuck at home. Continue reading... Full Article UK news Consumer affairs Money Coronavirus outbreak
council Uddhav Thackeray calls PM Narendra Modi, seeks help for nomination to Legislative Council By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 30 Apr 2020 03:12:10 GMT Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his nomination to the State Legislative Council. According to sources, Thackeray asked for PM Modi's help, saying if it doesn't happen, he will have to resign. The PM said that he would look into the matter and get more details. The Maharashtra Cabinet on April 28 once again asked Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to nominate Chief Minister Thackeray to the State Legislative Council. Earlier on April 9, the state Cabinet had recommended Thackeray's name for one of the two vacant MLC seats that were to be nominated by Koshyari to the Legislative Council to avoid a constitutional crisis. Thackeray was sworn-in as the Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 28, last year. He is currently not a member of either of the House -- Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council. According to the Constitution, Thackeray has to be elected to either Assembly or Council within six months in order to continue in his post. Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Full Article
council COVID-19: Government writes to ECI, seeks legislative council polls By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 1 May 2020 01:30:12 GMT At a time when Maharashtra Governor, Bhagat Singh Koshyari is being blamed for delaying granting a legislative council membership to Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray, the former has recommended the Election Commission of India (ECI) to schedule elections to the nine vacant seats of the Council as early as possible. The request made on Thursday is quite significant because Thackeray must get elected to either house before May 27 if he were to continue in office and give Maharashtra a stable government in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents have also asked the governor and ECI to hold elections if nomination under the governor's quota wasn't possible. The nine seats fell vacant on April 24 but the commission postponed the elections because of the pandemic. In his letter, the governor has said that the lockdown has been relaxed in many ways and hence the elections to the council seats could be held under certain guidelines. Welcoming the move, Opposition leader, Devendra Fadnavis said, "This would be constitutional because the members would be elected in due process and it would also adhere to a norm that the governor's nominee should be made a CM or minister." Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
council Ahead of crucial Legislative Council election, Uddhav Thackeray pays 'courtesy' visit to Maharashtra Governor By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 1 May 2020 05:01:05 GMT Ahead of the crucial Legislative Council election in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday paid a courtesy visit to Raj Bhavan here on the occasion of Maharashtra Day and met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. Their meeting lasted for around 20 minutes. The move comes at a time when the Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to hold a meeting over elections to the Legislative Council in Maharashtra. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9.30 am today. Every year, Governor and Chief Minister meet on Maharashtra Day in a traditional parade at Shivaji Park but this year the celebrations are curtailed due to COVID-19. So, the Chief Minister went to Raj Bhavan to call on the Governor, a CMO official said. Earlier, Governor Koshyari had requested the ECI for the election to nine seats of the Legislative Council in the state. The Governor has made the request in a letter to the Election Commission, to fill the 9 seats in the legislative council, that has been lying vacant from April 24, "with a view to ending the current uncertainty in the state." He has stated that the Central government has announced many relaxation measures regarding the enforcement of lockdown in the country. As such the elections to the council seats can be held with certain guidelines, said Koshyari. "Since Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray is not a member of either house of the State Legislature, he needs to get elected to the Council before May 27," he added. Earlier, Election Commission had withheld the election process for these 9 seats in view of the COVID-19 situation in the country. This came after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his nomination to the State Legislative Council. According to sources, Thackeray sought Prime Minister Modi's help, saying if it doesn't happen, he will have to resign. Prior to that, the Maharashtra Cabinet had on April 28 once again had asked Governor Koshyari to nominate Chief Minister Thackeray to the State Legislative Council. Before that on April 9, the state cabinet had recommended Thackeray's name for one of the two vacant MLC seats that were to be nominated by Koshyari to the Legislative Council to avoid a constitutional crisis. Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Full Article
council Tax-News.com: Minerals Council: Australia's Tax System Is Uncompetitive By www.tax-news.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT The Minerals Council of Australia has published a report it says confirms that the country's high company tax rate is damaging mining firms' ability to compete internationally for capital investment. Full Article
council European Innovation Council - Top innovation leaders envisage a strong role for the European Innovation Council in coronavirus recovery By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT [Source: Research & Innovation] ‘For Europe to come out stronger after the Corona crisis, we need to already direct our investments towards game-changing innovations that create a sustainable and human centric digital future’, according to the vision statement of the European Innovation Council Advisory Board published today. Full Article
council European Innovation Council - European Commission EUvsVirus Hackathon identifies 117 solutions to support European and global recovery from the coronavirus outbreak By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT [Source: Research & Innovation] A total of 117 innovative solutions to tackle the coronavirus have been selected as winners of the European Innovation Council-led #EUvsVirus Hackathon. Full Article
council European Innovation Council - Additional €150 million for the European Innovation Council to fund breakthrough ideas tackling coronavirus By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT [Source: Research & Innovation] The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilot will work with an extra €150 million to support game-changing innovations to tackle the coronavirus crisis. The additional budget, approved by the European Commission today, will fund the best start-ups and SMEs who applied under the March cut-off. Full Article
council Tax-News.com: Indian GST Council Endorses GST Rate Changes For Housing By www.tax-news.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT India's GST Council has decided on a number of goods and services tax regime amendments to boost the availability of affordable housing in the country. Full Article
council Tax-News.com: India's GST Council Agrees Overhaul Of GST Returns By www.tax-news.com Published On :: Fri, 5 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT During its 35th meeting, India's GST Council approved changes to GST filing requirements and deadlines, and approved the introduction of an electronic invoicing system, Full Article
council Tax-News.com: Indian GST Council Approves Changes To Filing Rules, Rates By www.tax-news.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT India's GST Council agreed a number of changes to the country's goods and services tax regime, at its meeting on September 20, 2019. Full Article
