Arnold, CA...Re-Elect Supervisor Michael Oliveira in November
Presidential Proclamation on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/30/2018 02:52 PM
Washington, DC...During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the women and men who courageously fight to survive, detect, treat, prevent, and support survivors of this devastating disease. Our Nation vows to honor the loving memory of those lost to this disease, and we pray for their grieving families. We reaffirm our ongoing commitment to defeat breast cancer through education, early detection, and innovative research.
NAFTA Agreement Reached, Joint Statement from United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/30/2018 10:51 PM
Washington, DC...“Today, Canada and the United States reached an agreement, alongside Mexico, on a new, modernized trade agreement for the 21st Century: the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA will give our workers, farmers, ranchers and businesses a high-standard trade agreement that will result in freer markets, fairer trade and robust economic growth in our region. It will strengthen the middle class, and create good, well-paying jobs and new opportunities for the nearly half billion people who call North America home.
President Trump Met with the President of the Republic of Chile
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/29/2018 02:51 PM
Washington, DC...Yesterday inn Washington D.C., President Donald J. Trump and President Sebastian Piñera of Chile held their first official meeting. The two leaders affirmed their commitment to strengthening their bilateral economic relationship and to cooperating on regional challenges, such as the crises in Venezuela and Nicaragua. The United States and Chile share common values and a commitment to a more enduring strategic partnership.
Myth vs. Fact: Michael Avenatti’s Statements on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Investigation into his Clients Allegations
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/28/2018 02:14 PM
Washington, DC....The following was released from the Senate Judiciary Committee..."Myth: Michael Avenatti alerted the Senate Judiciary Committee of his client’s allegations on Sunday evening, but the Committee’s investigators did not get back to him until Wednesday. Fact: Chairman Grassley’s Chief Counsel for Nominations proactively reached out to Michael Avenatti within ten minutes after he tweeted out his vague and anonymous allegations against Judge Kavanaugh on Sunday night. Committee investigators specifically requested that Mr. Avenatti “advise us of [the] information immediately so that Senate investigators may promptly begin an inquiry.”
Feinstein on Handling of Kavanaugh Sexual Battery Allegations
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/28/2018 02:22 PM
Washington, DC...Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement: “The constant drumbeat by Republicans that sexual battery allegations against Brett Kavanaugh were mishandled is clearly an effort to discredit the women who have come forward over the past couple weeks. “Dr. Blasey Ford asked that her information be kept confidential, and it was. I only referred her letter to the FBI after it was leaked and reporters were knocking on her door. I don’t know who leaked the information, but it wasn’t my office.
End of Summer Party and Family Fun Day on September 30th at Big Trees Fitness
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/28/2018 11:30 PM
Arnold, CA...End of Summer Party and Family Fun Day on September 30th with Supervisor Michael Oliveira
Judiciary Committee Releases Transcripts of Kavanaugh Interviews
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/27/2018 06:14 AM
Washington, DC...The Senate Judiciary Committee today released the transcripts of two interviews committee investigators conducted with Judge Brett Kavanaugh following allegations published in recent news reports. The first interview was conducted on Monday, September 17, 2018, one day after the Washington Post revealed Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s identity. Committee Democrats were invited but refused to take part in the interview. The second interview was conducted Tuesday, September 26, following allegations by Deborah Ramirez were published in the New Yorker. Committee Democrats were reportedly investigating Ramirez’s claims, but did not share such information with Committee Republicans. Committee Democrats attended this interview but declined to participate.