Author: Ethan Johnson

TEHRAN – National Population Day is May 19, commemorating the day when Islamic revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced the general population policy based on the constitution.Emphasizing the important role of population in state power, a general population policy was announced to compensate for the population growth and declining birth rate of the past few years. Bearing in mind the active role of the population in the country's development, there is a need to develop a comprehensive plan for the country's economic, social and cultural growth in accordance with the population policy, the leaders said. It is also necessary for…

The Pennsylvania Judicial Center in Harrisburg is the home of the federal courthouse. (Kent M. Wilhelm/Spotlight PA) This article first appeared in The Investigator, Spotlight PA's weekly newsletter featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Every year, thousands of state government officials submit reports by May 1 that reveal their sources of income, creditors and business interests, as well as gifts, entertainment and other benefits they receive. must be filled out. These reports, called statements of financial interest, will be publicly searchable and available online. This form is an important…

I usually think that the legislative process is a good cure for insomnia, but I often find it funny, especially when she doesn't mean it to be, until the Hastert rule collapses and bursts into flames. It followed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to reinstate the rule. House Speaker Mike Johnson easily thwarted a reckless attempt by his Republican colleague from Georgia to oust him from his position. And the star of Donald Trump's MAGA movement, supporting allies like Greene, says Congress has better things to do than profit in what has become widely known as the “attention economy.” If…

downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. Recruiters advise candidates to avoid short-term employment on their resumes. MT Stock Studio/Getty Government contracting opportunities are increasing, but entry can be difficult and delicate.BI spoke to recruiters to learn best practices for landing a job at a government contracting company. Recruiters say candidates should avoid short-term assignments, keep their LinkedIn up-to-date and maintain their network. Interest in public sector jobs is growing as Americans seek job security and job flexibility.In the wake of industry-wide layoffs, more and more graduates are ditching traditional tech jobs and doubling…

The dominant idea among many comments on Russia's regime change is that Putin wants to increase military efficiency by reducing corruption. But is this really the case? I would rather suggest that President Putin wants to redistribute the rents of his corruption to himself and his closest friends, increasing competition among nepotistic elites. Although he has no interest in ending wars, he seems to prefer eternal wars. My main guides are Vladimir Milov and Meduza. Vladimir Milov's analysis begins with Putin's actual objectives. He is a thief and a dictator and has shown no desire for any of his successors.…

As the conflict with Hamas continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increasing pressure from his war cabinet and the United States over postwar plans for the Gaza Strip. Benny Gantz, a member of the military cabinet and Prime Minister Netanyahu's main political opponent, issued an ultimatum on Saturday, saying the government must come up with a new war plan involving international, Arab and Palestinian regimes on June 8. said he would resign. Manage the civil administration of Gaza. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, a fellow Cabinet member, echoed calls for a Palestinian governance plan. In a recent speech, Gallant…

It's time for the U.S. government to include new Mexicans in its bill to get compensation for radiation exposure. Congressman Gabe Vasquez, along with other members of Congress, is urging the House to vote on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. This bill could help New Mexico families cope with cancer and other illnesses related to radiation exposure. For New Mexicans, it may be due to the Trinity testing site. A new bill has been introduced that could address this issue if allowed to be considered in the House of Commons. “This is damage done by the federal government, and it…

Benny GantzThe centrist member of Israel's three-member wartime cabinet threatened on Saturday to resign from the government unless it adopted a new plan within three weeks. war in gazathe move will make Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu even more reliant on his own policies. far-right ally.his announcement Fissures within Israel's leadership intensify More than seven months after the war began, the stated goals of dismantling Hamas and returning the large number of hostages abducted in the October 7 attack have still not been achieved. Gantz detailed a six-point plan that included: Return of many hostages, end Hamas rule, demilitarize the Gaza…

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Israeli), in a speech to the Israeli parliament on Sunday, is expected to denounce President Biden's suspension of arms supplies to the country as the country continues its military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Her remarks in the Knesset came after the Biden administration warned Israel not to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where at least 600,000 Palestinians who were evacuated from their homes early in the war are seeking refuge. Ta. Biden called on the Israeli military to first come up with a plan to avoid civilian casualties. Stefanik, who chairs the…

The seven resident voters selected to study Luzerne County's government structure are scheduled to take the oath of office and meet for the first time Monday night. The swearing-in of members of the new government review board will take place at 6 p.m. in the county courthouse rotunda on River Street in Wilkes-Barre, according to an online post. An organizational meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers. The meeting portion will be held both in-person and virtually. Instructions for remote attendance options will be posted under the public online meeting link at luzernecounty.org. Voters in…