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Rep. Jay Obernolte, one of a handful of lawmakers with a computer science degree, has emerged as a leading expert in Congress on how AI technology works and what lawmakers should worry about. As an AI expert and leader in the House AI Caucus, Obernolte wields significant power in steering
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The Singapore Parliament discussed the issue of adequate stock of diabetes medications, particularly Ozempic and Wegovy, in response to rising demand driven by weight loss trends on social media. The Minister for Health addressed concerns regarding insufficient stocks and misuse of these medications for non-medical purposes. The Ministry works closely
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve in Singapore, the country's Parliament has been engaged in discussions regarding the effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines. In a recent Q&A session, the Minister for Health addressed key concerns and provided updates on vaccination strategies and outcomes. Key
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U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) is warning that the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is threatening the economy with the first-ever federal debt default. Durbin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said that the House Republicans' refusal to pay the country'
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A group of US lawmakers has reached out to several prominent clothing brands, including Shein and Adidas, over allegations that they use forced Chinese labor or material from regions where such conditions allegedly occur. The lawmakers are asking the companies to provide information about their supply chains and compliance with
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A confirmation has emerged that minority lawmakers in the National Assembly are planning to take control of the leadership positions in the House of Representatives, potentially upstaging the majority party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria
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As Nigeria's political landscape continues to unfold, opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives are considering a historic shift in the power dynamic. With the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) facing intense competition from opposition parties, a member of the opposition caucus revealed that the caucus is mulling
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Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue is currently on an official visit to Cuba. While he is there, Hue delivered a speech at a special plenary session of the 10th National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba and celebrated the 62nd anniversary of the Giron
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Mexico's prominent newspapers highlight the significance of Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue's official visits to Cuba, Argentina, and Uruguay, scheduled from April 18-28, as a demonstration of Vietnam's commitment to strengthening multi-faceted relations with these countries. The visits coincide
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Bryan Acheampong, a Ghanaian politician and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, has been at the center of controversy after claiming his military training in the US was "top secret." However, records indicate that he was only a private soldier in the US Air Force and never engaged
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Kevin Taylor, a US-based social media broadcaster, has published documents revealing the military service history of Ghanaian Member of Parliament, Bryan Acheampong. The documents, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act from the US military's National Personnel Records Center, show that Acheampong served in the US Air Force
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In a move deemed a "direct assault on democracy" by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), the Congressional Black Caucus, the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators, and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators convened an emergency Zoom meeting within 30 minutes of the contentious expulsion proceedings in Tennessee.
