Tag: Policy Debate
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Fianna Fáil Rebels Speak Out Over ‘Naughty List’ Controversy as Party Leaders Lead to Brazil
Overview: A Controversial List Sparks Internal Tension The story centers on a controversial so-called “naughty list” that reportedly named Fianna Fáil TDs viewed as rebels within the party. As the party’s leadership prepares to depart for a high-profile engagement in Brazil, several TDs who found themselves on the list spoke out about the upset and…
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Fianna Fáil Rebels Speak Out Over ‘Naughty List’ During Post-Election Pause
Fianna Fáil Faces Friction After the Naughty List Reveal Fianna Fáil’s parliamentary party met for the first time since the presidential election, and the mood was understandably tense. A list described by some as the “naughty list” of rebels has sparked debate within the party ranks, with several TDs (Teachtaí Dála) voicing their disappointment at…
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Liberal MPs Debate Net Zero Terms as Climate Strategy Evolves
Background: A party in transition In recent weeks, Liberal MPs gathered for a lengthy three-hour meeting focused on climate policy and messaging. The central question: should the party continue to foreground the term “net zero by 2050,” or should it adjust its rhetoric while maintaining a robust plan to cut emissions? The discussion reflects broader…
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Liberals Debate Net-Zero Term in Climate Policy
Background: A party rethinking its climate language The Liberal Party faced a key moment this past Friday as MPs gathered for a three-hour meeting to discuss the party’s climate strategy. The central question: should the party keep using the term “net zero” to describe its emissions goals, or abandon the familiar phrase in favor of…
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Shutdown Update: Senate Dems Ready to Reject Funding Bill
Overview: The Shutdown Standoff Enters a Second Month The longest-running government funding stalemate in years shows no clear path toward resolution, leaving lawmakers and everyday Americans navigating ongoing disruption. A fresh snapshot from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates a sharp division in responsibility for the shutdown. Roughly six in ten Americans…
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Shanmugam Urges Opposition to Identity Politics: A Clear Rejection of Foreign Interference and Racial Instrumentalism
Singapore’s General Election Under Scrutiny: A Call for Clear Stand Against Identity Politics Singapore’s Home Affairs and Law Minister, K. Shanmugam, has issued a strong warning against identity politics during the General Election period. In multiple public comments and responses to recent online posts, he stressed that asking Singaporeans to vote along racial or religious…
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NIMBY: The Power Struggle for Nuclear Siting Begins in the Philippines
Rising tremors, rising stakes In a country rattled by back-to-back earthquakes, the question of where—and whether—to place nuclear power facilities has moved from a distant energy planning topic to a live political clash. The Philippines now faces a crucial test: can lawmakers, regulators, and communities navigate fear, science, and national need without sacrificing safety? The…
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Government shutdown reaches Day 9: live updates and what’s at stake for Americans
Overview: a shutdown that won’t quit The federal government entered Day Nine of its shutdown with no clear path to end, as lawmakers struggled to agree on a funding package. President Donald Trump chaired a Cabinet meeting to highlight how the lapse in funding is affecting Americans who rely on government services while the Senate…
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NHL Smelling Salts: Players Speak as Leagues Debate Rules
Smelling salts spark a cross-league safety debate As the NHL studies its stance on ammonia-based smelling salts, a broader North American conversation about safety, impulse and habit is playing out on two major fronts. In the NFL, a recent move to curb direct distribution of smelling salts followed an FDA warning in 2024 that questioned…
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Authors’ Union Calls on KB to Stop Training AI on Members
Sweden’s Authors’ Union challenges KB over AI training In Sweden, the Authors’ Union has publicly urged the National Library of Sweden (KB) to stop training its upcoming Swedish AI language models on works by the union’s members. The union argues that the legal framework is unclear and that such training could exploit writers rights without…