Government News

• Venezuela negotiators return to Norway for crisis talks
  Norway says representatives of the Venezuelan government and opposition will return to Oslo for mediation
  ABC News.  Saturday, 25 May 2019.
• Thailand's parliament votes in pro-army house speaker
  A military-aligned candidate has won majority support to become Thailand's house speaker, signaling further dominance of the army in the next government, five years after it staged a coup
  ABC News.  Saturday, 25 May 2019.
• Ramaphosa takes oath as South Africa's president
  PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a five-year term as South Africa's president on Saturday, with a delicate fight against government corruption ahead of him. ...
  Washington Times.  Saturday, 25 May 2019.
• Letters: Under what authority can arbitration be imposed on doctors?
  It seems peculiar that the government thinks it is acceptable to indirectly set physician fees. ...
  Modern Healthcare.  Saturday, 25 May 2019.
• 1/23/19: Red and Blue
  Pelosi to Trump: No State of the Union address until government reopens; Cantor: I do think we'll see a resolution soon.
  CBS News.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• 1/24/19: Red and Blue
  Competing bills to reopen government fail; The current state of Immigration in the U.S.
  CBS News.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Botswana hires Hollywood firm to fight elephant hunting PR
  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Botswanan government has enlisted a public relations firm with deep ties to Hollywood to push back against the bad publicity generated by the southern African nation's decision to lift its ban on elephant hunting. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Scottish children take part in climate protest
  Scottish pupils join demonstrations to demand action from governments to reduce emissions and tackle climate change.
  BBC News.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Florida Blocks Public From Mass Killing Videos
  A new Florida law prevents the public from viewing videos or photos that are kept by government agencies of mass killings, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting.
  Newsmax.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• How a facial recognition ban could come to your city soon - CNET
  Activists across the country are pushing local governments to forbid the use of facial recognition.
  CNET.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Viasat (VSAT) Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Up Y/Y
  Double-digit top-line growth in all three operating segments, particularly Satellite Services and Government Systems, supports Viasat's (VSAT) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings.
  Zacks.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• China denounces US 'rumors' and 'lies' about Huawei ties to Beijing
  China denounced U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for fabricating rumors after he said the chief executive of China's Huawei was lying about his company's ties to the Beijing government.
  CNBC.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• US Treasury yields tick higher amid ongoing trade war worries
  U.S. government debt prices were lower Friday morning, as investors monitor simmering trade tensions and await economic data.
  CNBC.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• NYU President Apologizes After Graduation Speaker Praises BDS Movement During Speech
  'The apartheid state government in Israel'
  Daily Caller.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting
  Fewer than 400 licenses will be granted annually, the government of Botswana said Thursday. Conservationists are decrying the decision as horrific and unethical.
  NPR.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.

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