Actually, I slightly misstated things. These rules have been in effect for some unspecified period. What has just happened is that the Passport Office has brought its procedures into compliance. Previously the office would automatically accept an application for a US passport in the newborn's name, only to have the application rejected by the State Department.
Iran-China oil trade. [Click] “The events unfolding on the maritime trade routes point to a wider story, of the increasingly complex convergence of two of the Trump administration’s most pressing foreign policy concerns… one of the key takeaways has been the Trump administration’s inability to manage the overlapping crises it has fuelled.”
Apparently, the queen had essentially no choice but to accept the quote unquote advice given her by her prime minister. According to Aunty Beeb, a refusal would have deepened the constitutional crisis. Meantime, the resignations have begun. A challenge to the prorogation is working its way through the Scottish courts, and former PM John Major has spoken out forcefully, while the PM's few (and dwindling) allies speak of the outrage as, essentially, fake news.
At the same time, back in the good ol' US of A, Kirstin Gillibrant has dropped out of the presidential race. About time they started dropping out!
Yes, the Queen's refusal would have constituted a constitutional crisis. As I see it, she would have nad no alternative to dissolving Parliament and calling a snap election on her own authority. The consequences would have been unpredictable at several levels.
Gillbrand is not the first "known figure" to drop out of the race. Inslee and Hickenloper had done so earlier. And Gravel, of course.
So guess who's emailing me for donations now? No, don't bother. It's the National Republican Congressional Committee. Apparently one of their previous emails came from Devin Nunes, although I didn't get that one.
Children born abroad to certain United States service members and other federal employees will no longer be granted automatic citizenship under a Trump administration policy set to take effect in October. [Click]
ReplyDeleteWhich certain members?
DeleteNon-whites?
That's deplorable. I hope the ACLU or somebody immediately challenges this in the courts.
DeleteNew Trump administration rules do not affect birthright citizenship, immigration officials clarify. Specifically, the new rules say that green card holders who are government employees stationed overseas will no longer be able to immediately apply for US citizenship for their newborn children but will have to wait until 3 to 5 years afer they have returned to the US.
DeleteActually, I slightly misstated things. These rules have been in effect for some unspecified period. What has just happened is that the Passport Office has brought its procedures into compliance. Previously the office would automatically accept an application for a US passport in the newborn's name, only to have the application rejected by the State Department.
DeleteOur mystery flower turned out to be a kind of Salvia. I’ve only seen it with broader leaves. But there are apparently other varieties.
ReplyDeleteInteresting.
DeleteIran-China oil trade. [Click] “The events unfolding on the maritime trade routes point to a wider story, of the increasingly complex convergence of two of the Trump administration’s most pressing foreign policy concerns… one of the key takeaways has been the Trump administration’s inability to manage the overlapping crises it has fuelled.”
ReplyDeleteApparently, the queen had essentially no choice but to accept the quote unquote advice given her by her prime minister. According to Aunty Beeb, a refusal would have deepened the constitutional crisis. Meantime, the resignations have begun. A challenge to the prorogation is working its way through the Scottish courts, and former PM John Major has spoken out forcefully, while the PM's few (and dwindling) allies speak of the outrage as, essentially, fake news.
ReplyDeleteAt the same time, back in the good ol' US of A, Kirstin Gillibrant has dropped out of the presidential race. About time they started dropping out!
Yes, the Queen's refusal would have constituted a constitutional crisis. As I see it, she would have nad no alternative to dissolving Parliament and calling a snap election on her own authority. The consequences would have been unpredictable at several levels.
DeleteGillbrand is not the first "known figure" to drop out of the race. Inslee and Hickenloper had done so earlier. And Gravel, of course.
John Rees: Why comparisons between Boris Johnson and Charles I aren’t just lazy rhetoric [Click] “He may not be the absolutist king, but Johnson is isolated and autocratic – and we’ve seen that before.” Gee.
ReplyDeleteProroguing parliament is unlawful abuse of power, court told [Click] “MPs seek interdiction in Scotland and challenges also filed in Belfast and London”
🥰 Baby Grace has made a safe landing on the shores of Time! Mother and baby are doing great! 🎀
ReplyDeleteGreat news!
DeleteWelcome, Grace!
DeleteSweet news! Congratulations to Mom, Baby, Aunts, Uncles, Grammie and Grandpa and any other assorted relatives I missed.
Delete0 of the 20 remaining Democratic presidential candidates made the cut for the next debate
ReplyDeleteThat should have said "10".
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ReplyDeleteWell, I hope I finally have the encoding right:
DeleteOh, my; Joe betrays his age. It would be in such exceedingly poor taste that I doubt any of his Democratic rivals would mention it, but Trump is so low that he might.
Biden Tells Moving But False War Story [Click]
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So guess who's emailing me for donations now? No, don't bother. It's the National Republican Congressional Committee. Apparently one of their previous emails came from Devin Nunes, although I didn't get that one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet Congrats!! 💝
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