Saturday, September 30, 2017

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 24-30, 2017

SEPTEMBER IS CHILDREN’S CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 1962 CELEBRATES
ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.
OCTOBER 2 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THURGOOD MARSHALL BECOMING THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN MEMBER OF THE SUPREME COURT.





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AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*North Korea has announced it considers a recent reconnaissance flight by the United States “a declaration of war”.
*Puerto Rico has officially requested federal aide from the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. But who’s to blame for their trouble, and when/if will they get assistance??? (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*Although the referendum was nonbinding, Kurdistan voters would like their Independence from Iraq, although Iraq’s Prime Minister wants the vote results canceled. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Japan will have a general election October 22, 2017, after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dissolved the lower house of Parliament. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Ireland will hold a referendum concerning abortion in Spring 2018.
*Africa’s Great Green Wall is proving to be an ecological success!
*Dubai is encouraging its citizens to switch from petrol to electric automobiles.
*So, what did happen to Gary Paton???
*Saudi Arabia will soon allow women to drive in their country.
*Australia has announced it will form its own space agency.
*Anyone for sologamy???

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

šŸ˜­PASSING PARADE…
*Author Kit Reed.
*Actor Jan Triska (The Karate Kid Part 3, 2010) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Soul singer Charles Bradley
*Bobby Knutt, Elizabeth Dawn, and Tony Booth of the long running show Coronation Street have all sadly taken their last bows on life’s stage this week.
*Actor Barry Dennen (Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, The Shining) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…
*The annual open enrollment period (November 1-December 15, 2017) for the Affordable Care Act, aka “Obama Care” is approaching.
*North Korea has announced it considers a recent reconnaissance flight by the United States “a declaration of war”.
*Puerto Rico has officially requested federal aide from the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. But who’s to blame for their trouble, and when/if will they get assistance??? (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has taken it upon herself to rescind all of the previous Obama Administration’s rules concerning rape on college campuses (known as Title IX) because she considers them unfair… to the rapists!
*President Trump has entered the debate over kneeling during the National Anthem at sporting events.
*With the temporary injunction over, the Trump Administration’s travel/immigration ban continues with new countries added to the list; while the Department of Homeland Security has announced it will soon begin collecting social media information on all immigrants, green card holders, and naturalized citizens beginning October 18, 2017. But are immigration authorities rounding up illegals, even in "sanctuary cities"??? (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*President Trump is planning a diplomatic visit to Asia.
*Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price has resigned over controversy concerning his use of private planes.
MEANWHILE…
*Opposition seriously increased on the latest attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, aka Obama Care, to the point of failure. But now the Blame Game has begun. Or the possible lying. (There are 4 separate links in this item.)
*The latest attempt at a tax plan and what it might mean for you, President Trump and the rest of “the 1%”. (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*Facebook, Twitter, and Google representatives are all scheduled to testify as the investigation into Russia’s possible interference in the 2016 Presidential election continues.
*Does the GOP think the wrong Republican won the recent primary in Alabama???
*Republican Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee has announced he will not seek reelection in 2018.
ELSEWHERE…
*In the aftermath of Hurricane Harveyjust who will pay for all the repair bills in Houston, Texas??? (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Acting Drug Enforcement Agency Chief Chuck Rosenberg has announced his retirement, effective October 1.
*The United States Marine Corp has its first female officer.
*The University of Louisville, Kentucky’s troubles continue. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)

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