Author: Ethan Johnson

MARIETTA — In the space of two weeks, Cobb County has lost three great leaders.Long-time County Commissioner David Hankerson, former Marietta City Councilman Van Paarlberg, and former Cobb Commission Chairman Earl Smith are recognized for their contributions to Cobb, its loved ones, and its youth. He was eulogized by State Attorney General Sam Orens.At the Marietta Kiwanis Club's weekly meeting, Orens shared personal anecdotes about each man, highlighting not only their service but also their spirit.”There's a common thread between all three of them,” Orens said. “Family, Ethics, Youth, and Friends.”Orens worked with each leader in various capacities, employed Perlberg…

Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, in his office at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 14, 2024. Clara Watt in Le Monde The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board will meet in Lausanne, Switzerland, on March 19 and 20 to deliberate on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics.In an interview with Le MondeIOC President Thomas Bach weighed in on the issue months after President Vladimir Putin attacked the IOC in October 2023, claiming that its treatment of athletes from his own country amounted to “ethnic discrimination.” This interview has been…

A few blocks southeast of the Wyoming State Capitol is a well-functioning parochial school founded in 1892, just two years after the state's founding. My wife and her brother attended that school in the 1950s and her 60s. Her family couldn't afford to pay tuition, but all four children went to college anyway, funded by donations from lay members of the church. Such schools maintain a respectful distance from government and rely on the separation of church and state to maintain their independence. This separation is enshrined in the Wyoming Constitution for good reason. As a result, throughout Wyoming's 133-year…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Congressional leaders announced Tuesday they have reached an agreement on a final spending bill for this year. The question now is how quickly lawmakers can pass the bill to avoid passing the bill in parts. government shutdown.Biden has said he will sign the bill package as soon as he receives it, but time is running out. Legislative staff need time to complete the text of the bill, which is a difficult task. There is a rule in the House of Representatives that gives members 72 hours to consider bills before voting. And the…

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden and Congressional leaders announced Tuesday they had reached a deal on government funding, marking the end of a month-long saga that featured numerous shutdown threats.With only a few days left to consider the funding bill, the brief government shutdown could continue into the weekend. But unless extended until next week, there will be little impact on services or federal employees.”We have reached an agreement with Congressional leaders on how to proceed with the remaining funding bill,” Biden said in a statement Tuesday. “The House and Senate are currently working on a final version that can…

Sheila was a successful accountant until the birth of her first son in 2002. She is now a mother of four school-age children and is excited to give up her stay-at-home mom position and return to her career. Unfortunately, like many women who choose to quit their jobs and support their families, Sheila also faces many barriers to her return. she was stuck.Approximately 43 percent of highly qualified women take a break from their careers to raise children, and 90 percent of them request temporary leave. Re-employment after long-term absence is often a difficult path due to resume gaps, company…

The family of Leonard Falk, who died in December of a suspected suicide on the Stockholm ship Bibby used to hold asylum seekers, said the British government should be held responsible for his death.The family has filed a lawsuit against the government to force a decision to conduct an independent investigation into the death. Lawyers for the family said they made the decision after the government did not respond to three letters sent to them last month.Lawyers urged the government to respond by Friday, citing an urgent need to secure evidence in the case.Police and the coroner are investigating the…

Washington – Congressional negotiators have reached an agreement with the White House on funding for the Department of Homeland Security on a broader funding package as the government shutdown deadline approaches, Congressional leaders announced Tuesday. Negotiations have been finalized. “We have reached an agreement on DHS spending that will enable us to complete the FY24 spending process,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement Tuesday morning. “The House and Senate committees have begun drafting the text of the bill, which will be ready for presentation and consideration by the full House and Senate as soon as possible.” A DHS…

(Bloomberg) — Vaughan Gething's appointment as Wales' first minister this week marks a milestone in British history. This will be the first time that any of Britain's four main governments will be led by a white person.Most Read Articles on BloombergIn fact, the Zambian-born economy minister's appointment as leader of Cardiff's devolved government will be the first time a black leader has been elected in a European country. Mr Gething's appointment will be formally confirmed by a vote in the Senedd on Wednesday following his election victory leading the ruling Welsh Labor Party.Gething, 50, grew up in England before studying…

politics by josh christenson issued March 19, 2024, 11:06 a.m. ET Congressional leaders agreed late Monday on a final version of the government funding bill, ending the fiscal battle through the end of September if it passes both chambers by 11:59 p.m. Friday. . The six bills fund the Department of Defense, State Department, Labor Department, Health and Human Services Department, Department of Homeland Security, and the Legislature through September 30, the last day of fiscal year 2024, and cover the bulk of federal spending. do. $467.5 billion “minibus” Congress passed on March 8th. The bill made it to President…