Pence On Health Care: 'Inaction is not an option'
Vice President Mike Pence, responding for the first time to the Senate's failure to pass an Obamacare repeal bill, said Tuesday that he and President Donald Trump stand behind the new plan to repeal the health care plan now and replace it later.
How the Republican Health Care Bill Fell Apart
The Republicans' signature campaign promise to repeal and replace Obamacare came to a screeching halt Monday night after Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Jerry Moran of Kansas came together, shocked Capitol Hill and vowed to vote against the latest draft of the GOP's health care bill.
Trump Calls Venezuela's Maduro a 'bad leader', Threatens Tougher Sanctions
US President Donald Trump described Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a "bad leader" and an aspiring "dictator" on Monday, and threatened to take "strong and swift economic actions'' if Maduro goes ahead with plans to rewrite the country's constitution.
Source: Some White House Staff Worry Kushner Security Clearance in Jeopardy
Concerns over the fate of Jared Kushner's final security clearance have begun to creep into the West Wing.
Health Care State of Play: McConnell Moves On From Replace to Repeal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Monday night that the latest plans to repeal and replace Obamacare were dead and said he would attempt to hold a vote on a repeal-only bill, using essentially the same legislative language the vast majority of the GOP conference voted for last Congress.
What O.J. Simpson's Life Has Been Like In Prison
O.J. Simpson has spent the past eight and a half years behind bars at Lovelock Correctional Facility, a medium security prison in Nevada's high desert.
Justine Ruszczyk: Woman Killed by Police a Month Before Wedding
The fatal shooting of Australian Justine Ruszczyk has led to an outpouring of grief and tributes in her home country and the Minneapolis community where she lived. Ruszczyk's death, at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, stunned family and friends in Australia.
5 Things for Tuesday, July 18: Health Care Bill, Minneapolis Shooting, Korea Talks, Worker Visas, Mediterranean Diet
Today's a great day to indulge -- it's Caviar Day! Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Major News From the Rockets Camp: The Team Is Up for Sale
Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander is looking for a buyer of the franchise.
Rep. Reynolds Returns To Austin To Fight The Governor's Extreme Special Session Agenda
Governor Abbott has called a special session to begin on Tuesday, July 18th to address specific issues not resolved during the regular 85th session. Many of these issues are very controversial, discriminatory and divisive. They are not real issues that Texans care about. I will be returning to Austin, and my staff and I will be working hard and fighting for issues that matter to you, my constituents of House District 27.
New Sip on the Scene: Dulce Vida's Pineapple Jalapeno Tequila
Just in time for National Tequila Day on July 24, Dulce Vida has officially launched its first Pineapple Jalapeño flavored tequila. Dulce Vida’s Pineapple Jalapeño tequila is made with 100% Blue Weber Agave Blanco tequila then infused with real pineapple, jalapeño and other natural flavors. Made in Los Altos, Mexico, the product is perfect for sipping or shooting, with a flavor profile starting sweet and finishing with a little heat. Pineapple Jalapeño uses real fruit infusion for a unique low-carb and low-calorie alternative.
Two-time Super Bowl Champion, New England Patriot Jarvis Green Debuts His New Oceans 97 Shrimp Product On QVC
Jarvis Green, and his company, Oceans 97, www.oceans97.com , will debut his U.S. wild-caught shrimp on the QVC network on July 19th between 5:00 – 6:00 pm (EDT) For the first time, Green will offer his gourmet shrimp with a choice of four special sauces that he created: Garlic Butter, Asian Chimichurri, Cajun Curry and New Orleans Style BBQ.
Civil Rights Icon Fannie Lou Hamer Biopic to be Scripted by “Remember The Titans” Writer Gregory Allen Howard
Remember the Titans scribe Gregory Allen Howard has teamed with Chris Columbus’ 1492 production company to tell the story of Fannie Lou Hamer, a sharecropper with a sixth-grade education who became an important voting-rights advocate and founded the first integrated political party in the South in mid-’60s Mississippi.
R.I.P. Dr. S. Allen Counter, 63, Noted Neurophysiologist, Ethnographer and Founding Director of Harvard Foundation of Intercultural and Race Relations
S. Allen Counter, the founding director of the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations and a noted neurophysiologist, educator, and ethnographer, died on July 12. According to wikipedia.com, Counter was also known for his achievements as an explorer. In 1971, he located a group of people living in the rain forest in northern Brazil, Surinam and French Guiana; the group was descended from African slaves who had escaped from slave ships.
Brigadier General Donna Martin Becomes 1st Black Female Commandant of U.S. Army Military Police School
Brigadier General Donna Martin recently became the first African American female ever to serve as commandant of the U.S. Army Military Police School. In a ceremony on Friday, July 14, Martin’s title was made official as Brigadier General Kevin Vereen relinquished commandancy.
City Trip: An Ideal Way to Discover Mexico’s Magnificent Ruta Maya and its Delectable Cuisine Mexico Awaits!
Break away for the Summer: an idyllic escapade throughout southeast Mexico; enjoy delectable cuisine in Hoteles City Express style
This summer season is an ideal opportunity to taste the delicacies of Mexico’s ancestral cuisine of the magnificent Ruta Maya – a region encompassing the states of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo in the country’s southeastern region. Perfect to enjoy with family and friends, the Ruta Maya delights travelers with an extensive variety of delicacies, some recipes even dating back to the country’s pre-Columbian period.
Provocative New Live Event Series Date Night Love Premiers July 27 with Hosts Michelle Collins, Bethany Watson and Paul Brunson
From Big Fish Entertainment, The Producers of A&E's Hit Series Live PD, Series to Follow Couples Nationwide, Dating In Real-Time
An evening of can’t-look-away dating action unfolds in real-time on Lifetime’s groundbreaking new series, Date Night Live, premiering Thursday, July 27 at 10pm ET/PT. From Big Fish Entertainment, producers of A&E hit docuseries Live PD, the eight-episode series follows couples from New York City, Atlanta, Dallas and San Diego, as they embark on dates – LIVE!
El Pollo Loco Announces the Grand Opening of New Restaurant in San Antonio, TX
New location marks 10th restaurant owned and operated by franchise partner AA Pollo, Inc.
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, opened its newest location in San Antonio, TX today. The new restaurant, located at 151 W Bitters Road, is owned and operated by franchise partner AA Pollo, Inc. The new restaurant marks the seventh location to open in San Antonio and the 10th El Pollo Loco restaurant for franchisees Anil Yadav and Atour Eyvazian, owners of AA Pollo, Inc.
Beyond the Rhetoric: African Americans Failed at Our First Wealth Building Opportunity
People are starting to get excited about Congress planning on a new tax structure. Included in this project is the possibility of ending the Estate Tax. This tax has been a legacy killer to many Black families. When a patriarch/matriarch passes away the IRS will determine how much of an estate they are leaving to the rest of their family. If it reaches a certain amount the Estate Tax will kick in and deprive the heirs of significant inheritance.
HFD and Red Cross Recognized Nationally
The Houston Fire Department and the American Red Cross received national recognition for efforts to keep Houston residents safe. During a joint mass smoke alarm installation drive, HFD and the Red Cross were presented with certificates of congressional recognition for their continuing work to reduce home fires in high-risk areas.
