Tag: Legislature
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Paul Lane Sworn In as Speaker of the House Today
Paul Lane Takes on the Speakership In a landmark moment for the legislature, Paul Lane is set to be sworn in as Speaker of the House today. Having secured his fifth term as a member of the assembly, Lane steps into a role that historically emphasizes impartial leadership while guiding debate, maintaining order, and upholding…
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Paul Lane Set to Be Sworn In as Speaker Today
Introduction: A Change in the Chamber Today, the legislative chamber prepares for a pivotal moment as Paul Lane is sworn in as Speaker of the House. After earning his fifth term as a member of the assembly, Lane steps into a role that traditionally emphasizes impartiality, procedural fairness, and steady leadership during debates. The move…
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Somalia’s House of the People Session Postponed Again: Implications for Governance
Overview: A Recurrent Delay in Somalia’s Parliament For the second time this year, Somalia’s House of the People has postponed its scheduled session, delaying crucial discussions and potential policy decisions. The repeated postponements underscore ongoing governance challenges in the Horn of Africa nation, where political timetables are often disrupted by security concerns, procedural disagreements, and…
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OVP Budget Approved in House Plenary Without Sara Duterte
OVP budget approved in plenary despite absence The House of Representatives on a plenary vote approved the 2026 budget for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) even as its staff were notably absent from the session. The deliberations proceeded with the sponsor, Rep. Jose Alvarez, announcing that Vice President Sara Duterte had authorized the…