Office of the Inspector General Report on James B. Comey's Memos & Dissemination
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/30/2019 11:24 PM
Washington, DC...DOJ OIG Releases Report of Investigation of Former FBI Director James Comey’s Disclosure of Sensitive Investigative Information and Handling of Certain Memoranda. Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today the release of a report examining former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James B. Comey’s retention, handling, and dissemination of certain memoranda memorializing seven one-on-one interactions that he had with President-elect and President Donald J. Trump between January 6, 2017, and April 11, 2017.
A Contentious Homeowners Insurance Town Hall with Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/30/2019 08:10 AM
Sonora, CA...The Sonora Opera Hall was filled to overflowing on Thursday evening as hundreds of local homeowners overpacked the venue so that the fire marshals had to ask some to leave. Speaking of fire….many attendees were close to spontaneous combustion at the lack of insurance options and exorbitant pricing of the few options they do have.
A Labor Day Safety Message from Stanislaus National Forest
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/29/2019 02:27 PM
Sonora, CA...With the Labor Day Weekend upon us, Stanislaus National Forest visitors will enjoy a final weekend of summer recreation. Activities like camping, backpacking, and picnicking in the great outdoors are great fun under the blue skies, sunshine and warm temperatures – that are expected during the holiday weekend.
Governor Newsom Highlights New State Investments to Make Two Years of Community College Tuition-Free
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/29/2019 10:29 AM
Sacramento, CA...This week, as young people return to California institutions of higher learning, Governor Gavin Newsom is traveling the state to highlight that California will provide for two free years of community college to first-time, full-time California students for the first time in decades. Just days after being sworn in, the Governor proposed that the California budget provide for two years of community college tuition-free for first-time, full-time students by expanding the California College Promise program. The Legislature approved the Governor’s proposal over the summer, and the Governor signed the legislation in June. The 2019-2020 state budget includes $42.6 million to support a second year of free tuition for approximately 33,000 students.
Where Are Hong Kong's Protests Headed? ~ Bloomberg
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/29/2019 09:58 AM
Hong Kong...In recent weeks, Hong Kong has seen unrest ranging from huge, peaceful rallies to smaller but violent clashes. Bloomberg QuickTake explains why Hong Kong is still protesting and where it may go.
Inspector General says James Comey Didn't Release Classified Info...CBS News
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/29/2019 09:45 AM
Washington, DC...The Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General found that Comey violated policy by taking home memos, but that he did not release classified information. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid has the latest developments.
President Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of Labor.
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/28/2019 07:06 AM
Washington, DC...President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key position in his Administration: Eugene Scalia of Virginia, to be Secretary of Labor. Mr. Scalia, a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, is a renowned labor, employment, and regulatory lawyer. He has previously held several positions in the Federal Government. In the mid-to-late 1980s, he was a speechwriter to Secretary of Education William J. Bennett. From 1992 to 1993, Mr. Scalia served as a Special Assistant to Attorney General William P. Barr. In 2001, Mr. Scalia joined the Department of Labor as Solicitor of Labor, the Department’s principal legal officer with responsibility of a broad range of regulatory and enforcement matters.
San Andreas, CA...Attached a flyer for our upcoming VA health care training, this training is to help explain VA health care coverage, the VA Mission Act, and information on Emergency and Urgent Care coverage. This training is open to any and all who would like a little clarification on how VA health care works and we are looking forward to answering any questions Veterans or care providers may have! If you are able, please RSVP me either by phone or by email, and if your agency would like to set up a booth at this training/outreach please let me know! I look forward to seeing you all there.
Calaveras County Public Works Department Suspending Financial Transactions on August 28th
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/26/2019 10:53 AM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County Public Works Department will suspend financial transactions on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 due to software updates. Please be advised that on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 the Department of Public Works will be unable to accept any financial transactions due to software updates. The offices will remain open during the update. Non-financial transactions will not be impacted. Business will return to normal at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2019.
President Trump and Prime Minister Abe of Japan on Trade, Ag Products Purchases & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/26/2019 10:07 AM
Biarritz, France...So, thank you very much. We’ve been working on a deal with Japan for a long time. It involves agricultural and it involves e-commerce and many other things. It’s a very big transaction, and we’ve agreed in principle. It’s billions and billions of dollars. Tremendous for the farmers. And one of the things that Prime Minister Abe has also agreed to is we have excess corn in various parts of our country, with our farmers, because China did not do what they said they were going to do. And Prime Minister Abe, on behalf of Japan, they’re going to be buying all of that corn. And that’s a very big transaction. They’re going to be buying it from our farmers.
