Tag: Government Accountability
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DemocratsAttack DOJ Epstein File Release as Incomplete, Citing Transparency Act
Live Updates: Epstein Files Release Draws Criticism from Democrats As the Justice Department continues its ongoing release of emails, memos, and other documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, Democratic Representative Ro Khanna joined a chorus of critics arguing that the latest batch does not satisfy the requirements of a comprehensive government transparency effort. Khanna, who helped…
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DOJ Deadline to Release Epstein Files: What to Expect This Friday
Overview of the Deadline and the Law The Department of Justice is under a firm deadline to disclose documents related to the life and death of financier Jeffrey Epstein. The deadline, set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed into law by a recent executive action, requires the attorney general to make a broad swath…
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Judge Leaves Door Open on Trump White House Ballroom Project as Plans Move Forward for Federal Review
Overview: A High-Stakes Update in a Long-Running Project The Trump administration made a procedural move that could shape the fate of a proposed White House ballroom, signaling to a federal judge that plans to replace the East Wing with a new ballroom would be submitted to two independent oversight bodies by the end of the…
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Christian Genocide in the Northern Regions: Allegations, Global Outcry, and Government Inaction
Context: A troubled moral and humanitarian terrain In several northern regions, Christian communities say they are facing systematic violence and targeted killings. Critics describe what they call a calculated pattern—persistent attacks that recur with alarming frequency, often amid limited accountability. Supporters argue that these events go beyond isolated incidents, amounting to acts of ethnic or…
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Onus on Government to Pay Damages in Absent Teacher Case, Lawyer Says
Lawyer Stresses Government Responsibility to Settle Damages In the ongoing discourse surrounding the absent teacher case, a leading lawyer has asserted that the responsibility to pay the RM150,000 court-ordered damages lies squarely with the government. Sherzali, representing the plaintiffs’ interests, told the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) that shifting blame to plaintiffs or their counsel is…
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Onus on Government to Pay Damages in Absent Teacher Case, Lawyer Tells AGC
Context: The Absent Teacher Case and Court-Ordered Damages The dispute centers on a court-ordered RM150,000 damages awarded in a case involving an absent teacher. A leading lawyer, speaking to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), argued that the responsibility to settle these damages does not lie with the plaintiffs or their counsel. Instead, the onus rests…
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Lawyer Says Government Must Pay RM150,000 Damages in Absent Teacher Case, Not Plaintiffs
Overview: Onus of Payment in the Absent Teacher Case A lawyer representing the plaintiffs has asserted that the responsibility to pay the RM150,000 in court-ordered damages rests squarely on the government. The assertion comes in the wake of a high-profile case involving an absent teacher, where a court mandated compensation but the question of who…
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Collect Receipts: A Path to Closing Ghana’s Public Revenue Gaps
Ghanaians Urged to Collect Receipts to Strengthen Public Revenue Taxpayers across Ghana are being urged to demand and retain receipts for all tax payments and tolls as a practical step toward closing loopholes in public revenue generation. The push, led by experts and government officials, emphasizes that accountability starts with the individual citizen. By keeping…
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Pike River families say meeting with govt was a complete waste of time
Disillusionment after a high‑profile meeting on an anniversary On the 15th anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster, relatives of the victims voiced deep disappointment after a meeting with the Workplace Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden. The Assembly room in Parliament became the backdrop for a conversation that, in the families’ view, failed to translate…
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Pike River Families Call Meeting With Govt a Waste of Time on 15th Anniversary
Families Voice Frustration on the 15th Anniversary In a blunt rebuke to authorities, Pike River families described their recent discussion with the government as “a complete waste of time.” The meeting, held on the 15th anniversary of the Pike River Mine disaster, brought together survivors and relatives with the Workplace Safety Minister to discuss ongoing…