Congressman Matt Rosendale Expresses Opposition to Continuing Resolution, Blames Leadership

Congressman Matt Rosendale Expresses Opposition to Continuing Resolution, Blames Leadership

Darrell Ehrlick (Daily Montanan) In an hour-long call with constituents on Tuesday night, Congressman Matt Rosendale, a Republican representing the central and eastern part of the state, spoke on a wide range of topics ranging from January 6th protestors to Nancy Pelosi, but gave no indication that he’ll change course to stop a likely federal government … Read more

The Importance of Cultural Education for Young People and the Threat of Budget Cuts

The Importance of Cultural Education for Young People and the Threat of Budget Cuts

Wiechell says that young people often deal with topics that are important to them. With questions and challenges, such as climate change. And through cultural offerings, find opportunities to deal with these questions artistically and aesthetically. “It’s all about questioning, being critical and also trying to find solutions so that you can get involved.” Ultimately, … Read more

Challenges in Budgeting and Climate Policy: Council of State’s Advice on 2024 Budget Memorandum

Challenges in Budgeting and Climate Policy: Council of State’s Advice on 2024 Budget Memorandum

ANPP Prime Minister Rutte and Deputy Prime Minister Kaag in the corridors of the House of Representatives NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 19:16 The outgoing cabinet lacks a structural vision on how to budget to meet challenges in the future. This is what the Council of State says advice on the 2024 Budget Memorandum. According to the Council, … Read more

Budget Commission Approves $456 Million Supplementary Credit for Public Entities

Budget Commission Approves 6 Million Supplementary Credit for Public Entities

The money will be used to meet accounts payable for expired terms, payments for environmental emergencies and other obligations of 19 public entities. The Budget Commission of the National Assembly (AN) approved a supplementary credit to the General State Budget for the fiscal year 2023, in the order of $456 million. The money will benefit … Read more

Russian Government Acknowledges Inability to Strengthen Ruble, Revises Exchange Rate Forecast

The Russian government has changed its forecasts for the ruble, admitting its powerlessness to strengthen the Russian currency. A sharp increase in the key rate by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (from 8.5% to 12%) did not lead to a strengthening of the ruble. The maximum that was achieved was to stop the … Read more

Lebanese Government Imposes Controversial Tax on Imported Coffins: Draft Budget Sparks Outrage

Lebanese Government Imposes Controversial Tax on Imported Coffins: Draft Budget Sparks Outrage

The Lebanese government surprised its citizens with the draft budget for next year, which is supposed to be discussed tomorrow, Thursday, in the Council of Ministers, by adopting a “controversial” item that falls under the door of environmental protection, which is imposing a tax on all imported goods, including coffins that contain human remains. The … Read more

Breaking News: Outgoing Cabinet Reaches Budget Agreement for Next Year

Breaking News: Outgoing Cabinet Reaches Budget Agreement for Next Year

ANPKaag announced the agreement tonight NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 23:22 The outgoing cabinet has reached agreement on next year’s budget. Minister Kaag (Finance) calls it a “balanced package”, but says that the details will be announced on Prinsjesdag. She does say that the budget is balanced and has been established in “a good atmosphere”. Contrary to previous … Read more

Rising Suicide Cases and Mental Health Crisis in Gaza

Rising Suicide Cases and Mental Health Crisis in Gaza

After Palestinian Muhammad al-Najjar wrote a post on his Facebook page saying, “I am forced to leave this world after I have exhausted all my efforts and attempts to recover from depression over the course of eight years, the last of which was electricity sessions.” He grabbed a grenade and blew himself up. The news … Read more

Is Space still a Threat to Earth? Examining Historical and Recent Evidence

Is Space still a Threat to Earth? Examining Historical and Recent Evidence

Is space still threatening the Earth recently as it threatened it in the past? In more than one historical scientific reading of thinkers, scientists, and writers, we find that the majority of ancient civilizations directed their focus towards space, and built edifices on Earth consistent with the stars and planets, and this is what we … Read more

European stocks open lower amid concerns about global interest rates and Chinese economic growth

European stocks open lower amid concerns about global interest rates and Chinese economic growth

European stocks opened today, Friday, lower and on their way to record a weekly loss, as risk appetite was negatively affected by concerns about keeping interest rates high globally for a longer period, as well as concerns about the growth of the Chinese economy. The European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.5 percent and is on … Read more