Conway appears on the couch with her shoes on as Trump poses for a photo with leaders of historically black colleges and universities. US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser Kellyanne Conway has come under fire after a picture of her casually kneeling on a couch in the Oval Office was widely shared on social media.
Day: February 28, 2017
My THIRD Open Letter To Senator Pat Toomey
I’ll be dropping this letter to Senator Pat Toomey in the mail today: Dear Senator Toomey: It’s me, again. Your constituent who also writes for the local Pittsburgh-based political blog, “2 Political Junkies.”
Trump looks to refocus his presidency in address to Congress
President Donald Trump speaks to a meeting of the National Governors Association,Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at the White House in Washington. President Donald Trump speaks to a meeting of the National Governors Association,Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at the White House in Washington.
Partisan discord tainting probes of Russia, Trump, election
In this Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, National Intelligence Director nominee, former Indiana Sen, Dan Coats waits for the start of a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Iran’s ‘Impressive Recovery’ Clouded by ‘Uncertainty,’ IMF Says
The Iranian economy has had an “impressive recovery” following sanctions relief last year, though new uncertainty regarding the fate of the nuclear deal and relations with the U.S. threaten to undermine it, the International Monetary Fund said. Iran’s economy is expected to grow 6.6 percent in the calendar year ending March 20 and stabilize at 4.5 percent “over the medium-term as the recovery broadens,” the IMF said in a report released on Monday.
U Of Illinois: Hog Prices Outperform Expectations
U OF ILLINOIS: HOG PRICES OUTPERFORM EXPECTATIONS Feb. 28, 2017 Source: University of Illinois news release The pork industry outlook has experienced a major shift to the upside. Pork producers are pleased to see 2017 hog prices higher than expected.
USDA Issues: “Fruit And Tree Nut” Report
USDA ISSUES: “FRUIT AND TREE NUT” REPORT Feb. 28, 2017 Source: USDA news release To view the complete report, click here. This data product provides users with comprehensive statistics on fresh and processed fruit and tree nuts in the United States, as well as global production and trade data for these sectors.
USDA Issues: “Food Price Outlook” Report
USDA ISSUES: “FOOD PRICE OUTLOOK” REPORT Feb. 28, 2017 Source: USDA news release To view the complete report, click here. The Consumer Price Index for food is probably the most widely used indicator of changes in retail food prices.
NORC Poll: US teens disillusioned, divided by politics
In the days after President Donald Trump’s election, thousands of teenagers across the nation walked out of class in protest. Others rallied to his defense.
Divided Republicans await guidance from Trump
Flailing and divided, congressional Republicans are hoping for clarity from President Donald Trump on key issues like health care when he delivers his first speech to a joint meeting of Congress. It comes as Republicans are discovering, a month into Trump’s administration, how difficult it will be to make good on their many promises now that they control Washington in full.
USDA: Farm Sector’s Working Capital Expected To Continue Weakening In 2017
USDA: FARM SECTOR’S WORKING CAPITAL EXPECTED TO CONTINUE WEAKENING IN 2017 Feb. 28, 2017 Source: USDA news release Farm financial liquidity describes how easily the U.S. farm sector can convert assets to cash in order to meet its short-term debt obligations. One measure of liquidity is working capital, the difference between current assets and short-term debt.
Could Pres Trump’s Deportations Drive Up Ag Wages?
COULD PRES TRUMP’S DEPORTATIONS DRIVE UP AG WAGES? Feb. 28, 2017 Bloomberg reports: Across America’s orchards and crop fields, a shrinking supply of migrants has already driven pay up faster than in the broader workforce. President Donald Trump’s immigration policy may turbocharge that trend.
What To Expect at MWC 2017
Although there is still almost a week to go before Mobile World Congress opens in Barcelona, analysts say some of the themes of this year’s show are already apparent. The event, which runs from February 27 to March 2, is one of the biggest mobile device events held annually.
EnerBee Organic Energy Expands Texas “Buzzprint” with H-E-B
Natural Motives LLC, the innovative and rapidly growing beverage company behind EnerBee Organic Energy has added 130 H-E-B locations throughout Texas to its 9 existing Central Market locations there. Texans love their honeybees, and they love the raw organic honey in EnerBee.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors eye Trump speech
Stocks in London were set to open higher, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street where the Dow notched its 12th consecutive record close, as investors looked ahead to US President Donald Trump’s address to Congress later in the day. The FTSE 100 was called to open 17 points firmer than Monday’s close at 7,270.
George W. Bush Doesna t Like the a Racisma and a Name-Callinga in…
After refraining from criticizing his successors for eight years, on Tuesday former President George W. Bush revealed in a Today interview that he takes issue with President Trump’s attacks on the press and the travel ban. He even said “we all need answers” on the president’s potential ties to Russia.
Broderick to star in ‘Katrina’
Los Angeles, Feb 28 – Actor Matthew Broderick has been cast in Katrina: American Crime Story – the second instalment of the universally acclaimed and award-winning limited series American Crime Story. Broderick, a two-time Tony Award winner, will portray Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Michael D. Brown, who was in charge of the federal disaster response to Hurricane Katrina, read a statement from Star World Premiere HD channel, which will air the show in India.
President Donald Trump denounces anti-Semitism in newly forceful…
President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned recent threats against Jewish community centers in the U.S. as “painful reminders” of lingering prejudice and evil, his first full-throated comments on the rise of anti-Semitic venom after pressure for him to speak out forcefully. With his somewhat delayed denunciation, Trump sought to reset his relationship with American Jews, which has been strained by a recent White House statement on the Holocaust, comments by some of his supporters and his own fractious exchange with a reporter for an Orthodox Jewish publication.
President’s first joint Congressional talk tonight
With Vice President Mike Pence stuck in the middle, President Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Paul Ryan on Jan. 26. Trump will speak to Congress at 8 p.m. today. President Donald Trump is addressing a joint session of Congress at 8 p.m. today and the usual outlets will be on hand live until 9:30.
Business news in brief
The glut of corn that’s been driving down prices is finally starting to ease, and hedge funds are betting that will help spark a rally for the commodity. U.S. corn inventories are expected to drop before the 2018 harvest as farmers curb plantings and demand stays robust, the Department of Agriculture said Friday.
Pike Dems keep up the action against Trump
To the Editor: A group of our club went to the Scranton Toomey No-Show Town Hall and were on local print and TV media. Now we have six actions for Drumpf’s sixth week: 1. Oppose PA Senate Bill 10. It will penalize every county in Pennsylvania if they do not hold a released prisoner for 48 hours after their official release date pending clearance from U.S. Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement.