As we consider the law enforcement policies like the “three strikes laws” created to, “get tough on crime,” in the past decade, there are some serious financial consequences that should be evaluated. First, as more and more offenders of varying degrees of crimes are put in prison for longer periods of time, the cost […]
Obama Names National Security Team
As expected, this morning President-Elect Barack Obama named six leaders of his National Security Team: Senator Hillary Clinton-Secretary of State Robert Gates-staying on as Secretary of Defense Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano-Secretary of Department of Homeland Security Eric Holder-Attorney General Retired General James L. Jones-National Security Adviser Susan Rice-Permanent U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mr. […]
FAO calls for review of biofuel policies
Food and Agriculture Organization has called for an urgent review of biofuel policies for world food security and rural development. The State of Food and Agriculture 2008 Report published today emphasizes on protecting the interest of farmers and sustainable perspectives of development. FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf said,“Biofuels present both opportunities and risks.” He noted that current policies […]
Govt. to defend national security, sovereignty at all costs: Rabbani
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 : Leader of the Upper House in Pakistan Mian Raza Rabbani Monday assured the Senate that their coalition government would defend the national sovereignty and security at all costs. Taking part in debate on internal and external security, he strongly defended the points raised by the opposition leader regarding the recent visit of Prime […]
NATO Enlargement and Russia’s ‘Security Concerns’
There have been extensive discussions about the next phase of NATO enlargement to the east and Russia’s right to defend its interests on its borders. However, little or no attention has been paid to factors forcing former Soviet republics, particularly Georgia and Ukraine, to rush to join the alliance. Russian political mentality has […]
McCain’s Colombia Policies Hurt Workers Here and Abroad
By Seth Michaels for AFL-CIO NOW While Sen. Barack Obama campaigns in America’s heartland over the Fourth of July holiday, Sen. John McCain is heading out of the country. He’s on his way to Colombia, where he plans to stump for anti-worker trade deals like the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Apparently McCain decided, in the […]
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