| 单词 | parliamentarian |
| 例句 | The meeting was held in secret, and the parliamentarian, who spoke perfect English, having been educated at Oxford, asked for anonymity, which he believed would enable him to better work behind the scenes. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z But in centuries past, pulpit preachers, rabble-rousers at political rallies, parliamentarians, and lawyers would be expected to thunder on—sometimes literally for hours—without a shred of a note. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z Everyone else, servants, staff, lords, ministers, parliamentarians, guards or whatever, sleeps in another palace or fort or keep or barracks or house inside the walls. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z But in dramatic testimony to parliamentarians on July 19, Murdoch acknowledged that had never been true. Credibility fading, James Murdoch returns to UK 2011-11-09T20:22:08Z Today's parliamentarians argue the case for their greatest political heroes. Mitt Romney's 'lamentable' north of England roots 2012-07-24T16:27:23Z "I can say with absolute certainty that this will not happen, this state filter," said Icelandic parliamentarian Birgitta Jonsdottir, a prominent advocate of online freedom. Iceland seeks internet pornography ban 2013-02-25T09:13:52Z Russian Communist party spokesman Alexander Yushchenko, himself a parliamentarian, described the film as “abominable filth,” in an interview cited by the party’s website. Russian politicians fail to see funny side of 'Death of Stalin' 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z He designed new uniforms, on the Roman model, for judges and parliamentarians. The Dangerous Beauty of Jacques-Louis David 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z So, we certainly don't expect parliamentarians to waltz off to the jungle on a whim. MP Dorries suspended over TV show 2012-11-06T21:34:16Z Jaroslaw Sellin, a deputy minister of culture, told Polish parliamentarians this week that “it would be good, even from a formal standpoint, if it were to become a national treasure.” Poland May Buy Extensive Czartoryski Family Art Collection 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z In 2013, some parliamentarians pushed to redraft the criminal code so that black magic would be punishable under the law. A Writer’s Haunting Trip Through the Horrors of Indonesian History 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z The office of the Senate parliamentarian was ransacked. The Capitol mob desecrated a historical workplace — and left behind some disturbing artifacts 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z The eight politicians - now serving mandates ranging from parliamentarians and mayors to regional councillors - come from both the ruling Socialist Party and the rival conservative UMP. Undercover French politicians sample 'real life' for TV show 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z She interviews parliamentarians who for the most part are feudal landowners with an interest in perpetuating the status quo rather developing a real democracy. Books of The Times: Conflicts and Contradictions of Pakistan 2011-08-08T12:00:00Z The outraged parliamentarians respond that he is proposing the mass murder of the British people. Review | The 1923 novel ‘Nordenholt’s Million’ explores issues unnervingly familiar in the Trump-covid era 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z The classic example of such a figure is Edmund Burke, the Irish-British philosopher and parliamentarian who is generally considered the father of modern conservatism. The Book That Predicted Trump 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z Jackson, now a parliamentarian in London, told the BBC that Russell "created the kind of climate in which actors could do their job and I loved him dearly". "Women in Love" director Ken Russell dies 2011-11-29T07:21:35Z His republican stance was rare, if not unique, among his generation of parliamentarians, though whether it did him good in West Fife is hard to say. Election memories 2010-04-09T23:07:00Z "Consider, for instance, how they are ever willing to laugh off the antics of our parliamentarians." Tere Bin Laden: satire with a sting 2010-07-22T15:25:00Z Last month, Zoabi took part in a protest by female parliamentarians and officials at the Knesset after two aides were barred for wearing insufficiently “modest” dresses. Haneen Zoabi: 'Israel is the only country not shocked by or afraid of Trump' 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z As Green parliamentarian Dieter Brosz put it, “Facebook must put up with the accusation that it is the world’s biggest platform for hate and that it is doing nothing against this.” Court rules Facebook must delete “hate postings”, which at least sounds nice 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z "A feature of the Bulgarian transition is that it was organized by the communist nomenclature itself and controlled by the structures of the former secret services," said Andrey Kovachev, a Bulgarian European parliamentarian. Bulgaria opening museum of socialist art 2011-08-24T15:01:04Z Russian Communist party spokesman Alexander Yushchenko, himself a parliamentarian, described the film as “abominable filth,” in an interview cited by the party’s website. Russian politicians fail to see funny side of 'Death of Stalin' 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z When Nikol Pashinyan, a prominent journalist, activist and former parliamentarian became prime minister on May 8, a sense of a new era enveloped the country. My Armenia 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z This fits some finds, such as the recent discovery in Somerset of English civil war-era silver, buried when the royalists were walled up in a nearby mansion with the parliamentarians on the march. Why Frome is still cashing in on the Romans 2010-12-12T00:06:00Z And on Twitter, Idris Elba posted a link to the speech he made to British parliamentarians on Monday lamenting how poorly British TV reflected the breadth of its audience’s lives. Lupita Nyong’o and Other Stars Join Oscar Protest 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Bahrain also revoked the nationality of 31 leading dissidents, parliamentarians, clerics and human rights lawyers last week in a step that was condemned by rights organizations. Bahrain opens Arabian Nights-themed national theatre 2012-11-13T17:04:11Z The groom, 28, is the parliamentarian for the newly elected New York State Senate. Ilyssa Meyer, Kenan Kurt 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z A tedious federal minister, a terminally vain titan of Ruhr industry, a Hohenzollern pretender and a quartet of free-loading parliamentarians have finally called for their limousines. A Delicate Truth by John le Carré – extract 2013-04-12T20:01:02Z The plan was to unveil it next Tuesday in a corner of Freedom Fields park, the site of a famous civil war parliamentarian victory, exactly a century after Foot was born nearby. Michael Foot portrait to be auctioned for Plymouth memorial fund 2013-07-18T21:12:18Z One of the Netherlands' longest serving parliamentarians Pieter Omtzigt, 49, long seen as a policy wonk reinvented himself as the political conscience of the country. Dutch PM candidates include Turkish immigrant, 'radical centrist', EU veteran 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z One of the stranger traditions of the State Opening is that the parliamentarians have to hand over a "hostage" to the Royal Household. King's Speech: The quirks and crowns of the King's State Opening 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z That wouldn’t be a big deal if the speaker were chosen non-politically to be a neutral parliamentarian. Blame the House, not the Constitution, for the speaker mess | Noah Feldman 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The group calling for the ban includes parliamentarians from the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green parties, along with campaigning organisations such as Amnesty, Index on Censorship and Big Brother Watch. AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z His appearance was criticised by Jewish groups and other parliamentarians alike. Canada Nazi row puts spotlight on Ukraine's WWII past 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z As a parliamentarian, he earned a reputation as a "political pit bull" with his tenacity and in-depth knowledge of complex political questions, coupled with a willingness to challenge ministers of his own party. Dutch PM candidates include Turkish immigrant, 'radical centrist', EU veteran 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Xiao said Australian parliamentarians and former prime ministers who visit Taiwan “carry political significance.” Chinese ambassador says Australian lawmakers who visit Taiwan are being utilized by separatists 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z "No one, including fellow parliamentarians and the Ukraine delegation, was aware of my intention or of my remarks before I delivered them," he said. Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing' 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Rota added in his statement that no one, including fellow parliamentarians or the Ukrainian delegation, was aware of his plans or remarks beforehand. Canada House speaker apologizes for recognition of veteran who fought for Nazis 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z There was among the assembled French parliamentarians a sense of awe towards the royal presence that in diplomatic terms was worth more than a thousand treaties of friendship. King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z He said there were a number of issues the UK wanted to discuss with China - including its sanctioning of British parliamentarians - but this was best done through "face-to-face conversations". James Cleverly refuses to say if he raised Parliament spy claim with China 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Investigators from the SBU security service said he also had close links with Viktor Medvedchuk, a business magnate and former parliamentarian sent into exile in Russia last year in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners of war. Ukraine court orders ex-government minister detained on suspicion of treason 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z This forbids parliamentarians from disclosing details of "any investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards except when required by law to do so, or authorised by the Commissioner". Rishi Sunak inadvertently broke code of conduct in wife's shares probe 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Not only do they want to influence "prominent parliamentarians from across the political landscape," he said, "but people much earlier in their careers in public life, gradually building a debt of obligation." Security services warn over Chinese infiltration in politics 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z For the rest, the King - merely by dint of being the King - created an emotive field around him which had the parliamentarians, Republicans all, in raptures. King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The ISC report also said MI5 investigations of Chinese intelligence officers found one of those gaining access to at least one UK parliamentarian. Has the UK woken up to the China spy challenge? 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Nestor Shufrych is accused of maintaining contacts with a fugitive Ukrainian parliamentarian suspected by investigators to have worked for Russian security services and of abetting plans to encourage pro-Moscow separatism in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine court orders ex-government minister detained on suspicion of treason 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Shareholders are now under pressure from some groups - including some parliamentarians - to vote down Mr Joyce's final remuneration package. Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Zimbabweans went to polls on Aug. 23 to elect a new president, parliamentarians and local council members, but the main opposition party described the results as a "gigantic fraud". Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa sworn in after disputed poll 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Ms Dorries was among eight Conservative parliamentarians rebuked for their conduct in relation to the Privileges Committee investigation of Mr Johnson. Nadine Dorries’ Boris Johnson book in legal delay 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z "The first test that will determine the success...will be whether or not he can secure an end to Chinese sanctions placed on British parliamentarians," said shadow foreign secretary David Lammy. Why the UK is talking to China 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z He said the government needed to secure "tangible diplomatic wins" including an end to Chinese sanctions on British parliamentarians. Disengaging with China not credible, says James Cleverly 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Cleverly said in June he would raise issues such as Xinjiang and Hong Kong with the Chinese government and request that Beijing lift sanctions on British parliamentarians. Britain’s foreign secretary will visit China in an attempt to shore up ties 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Parliament’s budget and finance committee has ignored reform legislation, several parliamentarians told the AP. Four years into crisis, Lebanon’s leaders hope tourism boom will help bypass reforms in IMF bailout 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z While right-wing Japanese parliamentarians demand the country adopt a far more assertive stance toward the defense of Taiwan, senior officials are far less forthcoming. Japan struggles to match rhetoric, policy on defending Taiwan 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z In the Israeli context, this was an extreme act, since right-wing parliamentarians were defying massive crowds that had, for months on end, demonstrated with remarkable determination against such radical legislation. How Israel occupied itself 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z "We've worked for a long time with German parliamentarians to form a support group and now finally the ice has broken. We await an official decision," he wrote on Facebook. Ukraine MP says key German lawmakers reach consensus on long-range missile supply 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Many pro-Khan parliamentarians were also arrested and have distanced themselves from Khan, with some resigning from politics. Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's lawyers cannot reach him in jail, spokesperson says 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z "He said he will consult his allies over formation of a caretaker set up to hold the elections, and ... his proposal to dissolve parliament," one of the parliamentarians said. Pakistan PM proposes parliament dissolution on Aug. 9 - sources 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z And the prosecutor general's office said parliamentarian Oleksandr Ponomaryov, suspected of collaborating with Russia in the occupied southeast, had been arrested pending trial on treason charges. Corruption, treason in Ukraine won't be tolerated, Zelenskiy says 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z "This is a great advancement of the human rights record of Ghana," said Francis-Xavier Sosu, the parliamentarian who tabled the bill. Ghana parliament votes to abolish the death penalty 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Some peers concluded they had made their point as far as their opposition was concerned, and as unelected parliamentarians, they wouldn't push their point further. Big win for ministers seeking solution to small boats problem 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z When some parliamentarians expressed concerns over privacy rights, the minister replied, “By crying wolf, you are no longer credible.” Bill that would allow French police to locate suspects by tapping their devices is up for a vote 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z She became Scotland's first SNP female parliamentarian after her shock victory at the Hamilton by-election in 1967. Memorial celebrates 'radical spirit of Scotland' Winnie Ewing 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z Inside the legislature in Strasbourg, France, parliamentarians put in last-minute efforts to sway Wednesday’s vote, which could push a key part of the EU’s biodiversity protection plans off the table. EU faces cliffhanger vote on major bill protecting nature and fighting climate change 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Inside the legislature in Strasbourg, France, parliamentarians were bracing ahead of Wednesday’s vote for a brutal debate over whether to push the plan off the table. EU faces cliffhanger vote on major bill protecting nature and fighting climate change 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z A Syrian parliamentarian told the AP last month that Syria has been used as a transit state for Captagon and other drugs, and accused opposition groups of running the industry. Syria revokes BBC’s media accreditation and accuses the British broadcaster of spreading ‘fake news’ 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z It is worth pointing out that just 10 parliamentarians are named by the committee - seven MPs and three members of the House of Lords. Chris Mason: Free speech collides with Johnson committee doing its job 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross was also at the service and said that Mrs Ewing had served the Highlands well during her time as a parliamentarian. Memorial celebrates 'radical spirit of Scotland' Winnie Ewing 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z Several SNP parliamentarians at the convention endorsed Mr Yousaf's approach but two, while praising his positive rhetoric and focus on independence, expressed doubts about his strategy. Will Humza Yousaf's broad approach deliver Scottish independence? 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Similar moves are also afoot in Tanzania and South Sudan, parliamentarians in those nations told Reuters, revealing for the first time a broad anti-LGBT legislative drive across East Africa. Kenya could follow Uganda as East African nations wage war on LGBT rights 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The others are Supreme Court justices, cabinet ministers and parliamentarians, a mix meant to encourage a measure of give-and-take on bench picks. Opponents of judicial overhaul gain ground in Israeli lawyers' vote 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The others are a mix of Supreme Court justices, cabinet ministers and parliamentarians meant to encourage give-and-take in bench picks. Lawyers elect leader with clout in Israel's judicial crisis 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z A government spokesperson said it was made after "careful consideration" and they would continue to engage with parliamentarians. Ministers to block plans to ban new coal mines 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The comments came after British foreign minister James Cleverly earlier this week called China's sanctioning of British parliamentarians "deplorable". China urges UK to stop 'political manipulation' over lawmaker sanctions 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z He said the proposed law was influenced by discussions at a conference organized by Ugandan lawmakers in March in the city of Entebbe where he said parliamentarians from several African nations discussed strengthening anti-LGBT laws. Kenya could follow Uganda as East African nations wage war on LGBT rights 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z During a debate on Wednesday, parliamentarians of the ruling ZANU-PF party said the policy would ensure that only strong candidates run for office. Zimbabwe parliament approves $20,000 fee to appear on ballot 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z “They were pumpkins, and I turned them into parliamentarians.” The Many Twists, Quotes and Scandals of Silvio Berlusconi 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z If approved, the plans would allow a panel of parliamentarians to bar MPs or peers if they are deemed to pose a risk - even if police have not charged them with an offence. Alleged sex offence MPs could face Parliament ban 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Another giggled merrily while trying to read out the names of absent parliamentarians, to laughter from many in the hall. Latvians awake to surprise holiday after epic ice hockey result 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z EU parliamentarians agreed on the draft of the act earlier this month. OpenAI CEO's threat to quit EU draws lawmaker backlash 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z The House parliamentarian was seen leaving the room after spending about 30 minutes inside. Texas AG accuses state’s House speaker of being intoxicated 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z On Republican ballots are Megan Martin, who spent more than a decade as parliamentarian of the state Senate, and Joshua Prince, a Berks County lawyer best known for taking on gun rights cases. Races for 4 court seats, including 1 on Supreme Court, lead statewide Pennsylvania primary ballots 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z The proposals come after a number of high-profile cases in which parliamentarians facing allegations of sexual misconduct were permitted to continue coming into work on the parliamentary estate. Alleged sex offence MPs could face Parliament ban 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z David Stögmüller, a Green Party parliamentarian, was on board and managed to capture a short section of the recording. On an Austrian Train, Hitler’s Voice Played Over the Loudspeakers 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Activists will still have to lobby for support from the 225 parliamentarians to push forward the proposed legislation through parliament. Sri Lanka Supreme Court clears path for decriminalisation of homosexuality 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Mr. Kishida on Monday is scheduled to meet South Korean parliamentarians and business groups before returning to Tokyo. Japan PM Kishida comes bearing gifts in ice-breaking South Korea summit 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Other planned changes have been strongly welcomed by parliamentarians who have lobbied for reform. Gambling white paper: Government to unveil shake-up of laws 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z The peer - who is a trade envoy for Singapore and previous treasurer of the Conservative Party - also says Ramadan is a great time for "reflection" which is "incredibly important as a parliamentarian". Ramadan: How do Muslim politicians balance work and fasting? 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Some parliamentarians, including from the Lebanese Forces party boycotted the vote, saying elections were a right. Lebanon postpones local elections by a year to avoid more paralysis 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z While the Senate parliamentarian has yet to rule on the exact deadline, congressional staff and observers have a good idea of it. House set to vote on measure to block D.C. police accountability bill 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z "The justice system has finally triumphed in our country," Olesea Stamate, a senior parliamentarian from the ruling PAS party, wrote in announcing the sentence on social media. Moldovan opposition leader gets 15 years for huge bank theft 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z There has been a wider discussion about MPs having second jobs in recent years, and calls for reform of the rules after high profile cases involving parliamentarians conducting private business outside of their Commons duties. Tory MP Scott Benton filmed offering to lobby ministers 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z There was a palpable sense of expectation among the German parliamentarians ahead of the speech, taking selfies as though teenagers waiting for some kind of celebrity to appear. Was the King smiling or crying after first state visit? 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The region’s top parliamentarians agreed in a Baghdad summit last month to work toward ending Syria’s political isolation. Analysis: Syria rebuilding hopes dim as war enters year 13 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Congress are women, women make up between 40 to 50 percent of the parliamentarians in such democracies as France, Iceland, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden and Switzerland. Opinion | ‘History months’ celebrate those who were written out of the story 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z Then Pelosi met with parliamentarians from the European Union to talk about combating Russia. Analysis | Nancy Pelosi untethered: The former speaker revels in newfound freedom 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z I’m not a parliamentarian, and a review of the “filibuster” and “cloture” entries in Wikipedia will make your head hurt. Opinion | We need more than ending the filibuster to stop the spread of guns 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z They met with Syrian parliamentarians and with Assad, according to Syrian state news agency SANA. Syria's Assad meets senior Arab lawmakers in Damascus 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z As well as voting for a new president, Nigerians will also vote for National Assembly parliamentarians on Saturday. What you need to know about Nigeria’s historic presidential election 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Canadian parliamentarians are in the midst of probing allegations that China interfered in Canada's 2019 federal election. Canada's military tracked Chinese surveillance in the Arctic 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z In recent weeks, behind the scenes, charities and parliamentarians who want changes have been piling on the pressure. Gambling: Government expected to tighten regulation on sector 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Reznikov's future was thrown into doubt in recent weeks after a senior parliamentarian from Zelenskiy's party said he would be replaced. Ukrainian defence minister Reznikov says Zelenskiy asked him to stay in post 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Tensions between China and Taiwan have increased following a stream of visits by foreign parliamentarians and others to the island, including a possible upcoming trip by U.S. Taiwan opposition leader in China as Beijing ups pressure 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Thirty-one of their fellow parliamentarians have visited to show support, some dropping by regularly to talk, others sleeping over in rotations. Lebanese MPs camp out in parliament to protest ‘ridiculous’ power vacuum 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Agreeing to send the Leopards is a big step toward Ukraine ending the war “by winning it,” said Norbert Röttgen, a German parliamentarian with the opposition Christian Democrats and foreign policy expert. U.S. will supply M1 tanks to Ukraine; Germany approves Leopards 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, some parliamentarians said Panzeri’s case underscored the need for real change — and braced for explosive “Qatargate” allegations to come. A key suspect in E.U. ‘Qatargate’ corruption scandal cuts deal, will talk 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Some Ukrainian parliamentarians signed a petition calling for Mr Arestovych to be dismissed as a government official. Ukraine War: Zelensky adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z “She was young, energetic and productive,” said Ms. Karokhail, the former parliamentarian, who is now living in Canada. Former Afghan Lawmaker Shot Dead at Her Home in Kabul 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z “We cannot wait,” Saliba said, adding that, constitutionally, parliamentarians can gather at any moment to vote, without waiting for a call by the speaker of the parliament. Lebanese MPs camp out in parliament to protest ‘ridiculous’ power vacuum 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The panel for selecting judges now comprises three Supreme court justices, two cabinet ministers, two parliamentarians and two lawyers. Bill offers Netanyahu government more sway over top Israeli court 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z German Green parliamentarian Daniel Freund, the assembly’s negotiator working on establishing an independent EU ethics body, said that the proposals “are going in the right direction.” Scandal-hit EU assembly set to move on anti-corruption plan 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Upon taking the oath of office, Rozzi turned to the parliamentarian and asked, “Alright, what do we do?” Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z The new prime minister acknowledged this is a larger cabinet than anticipated but said he will propose cuts in the wages paid to parliamentarians. Newly elected Fiji PM vows to tackle growing national debt 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z And at least one parliamentarian, has already had a go at using a chatbot to write their speech. Could a chatbot answer Prime Minister's Questions? 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z A Russian parliamentarian who was also at the hotel suggested the attackers had acted on a tip. Ukraine shelling attack injures two top pro-Russia officials in Donetsk - agencies 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Giorgi describes himself on LinkedIn as a “policy advisor in the field of Human Rights, EU foreign affairs with an extensive network of contacts with parliamentarians, politicians, EU Institutions, NGO’s, diplomats.” What are the Qatar bribery allegations rocking European Parliament? 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z In October, Canada's federal parliamentarians overwhelmingly voted no to severing ties with the Crown. Canada: Quebec makes oath to King optional for politicians 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z “More details keep coming to light that raise doubts about whether these people were even clever enough to plan and carry out such a coup,” Greens parliamentarian Sara Nanni posted on the social network Mastodon. German police arrest 25 over far-right plot to overthrow government 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z "Who are you supposed to turn to today? Your parliamentarian, the local, federal or EU level? Good luck!" Heinrich XIII: the prince suspected of plotting to be German kaiser in coup 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z In the Irish Free State, the King remained sovereign and parliamentarians had to take an oath of allegiance to him, but the ties with London were radically loosened by the 1921 treaty. Irish Free State: Foundation marked 100 years on 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z “Iran has the most progressive constitution in the world” because it marries “ideals with democracy,” Raisi said in a speech to parliamentarians, quoting an unidentified African lawyer he said he met several years ago. Iran state body reports 200 dead in protests, Raisi hails 'freedoms' 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z In a statement, Schwesig’s office said that the state government had been transparent and that parliamentarians voted to establish the foundation with full knowledge of its potential work. Flow of Russian gas and cash entangled German state in dependent web 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Wearing a bulletproof vest, Mr. Thompson entered the building and went to the Senate parliamentarian’s office, where he stole the bourbon, prosecutors said. Ohio Man Who Blamed Trump for Storming of Capitol Gets 3 Years in Prison 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Local media reported that soldiers were there to guard a visiting group of newly elected parliamentarians from the right-wing bloc that won last week's election in Israel. Palestinian teen militant killed in clashes with Israeli troops, Palestinians say 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z And many women parliamentarians are pushing for climate-positive laws in government. Give More Women the Microphone At COP 27 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The independent body looks into claims of parliamentarians and staff who feel they have been bullied or harassed. Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Ten Serb parliamentarians, 10 prosecutors and 576 police officers in the northern Mitrovica region handed in their resignations following their political leaders’ decision on Saturday. Kosovo accuses Serbia of trying to destabilize country 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Ethnic Serbs have a government minister, 10 parliamentarians and other top posts in governing, police and judiciary in their four local communities. Kosovo’s ethnic Serb police, lawmakers resign en masse 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z “But if we have four or five parliamentarians, we can make progress in terms of getting services.” Palestinian Citizens of Israel Debate Whether It’s Worth Voting 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z A majority of Ghana's ruling party parliamentarians on Tuesday asked the president to sack finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his deputy, in order to "restore hope in the financial sector". Ethiopia's Tigray runs out of medical supplies amid health crisis: WHO 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, parliamentarians will vote on whether Canada should sever ties with the monarchy, after Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet tabled a motion that forced a conversation in House of Commons about the Crown. Canada: Quebec separatist party calls for split with British monarchy 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z He noted that new far-right leaders elected in Italy and Sweden, at the parliamentarian level, have remained steadfast in their support for Ukraine despite the far more acute consequences sending European economies into a tailspin. Republicans who question U.S. aid to Ukraine may soon have the power to end it 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z One Tory parliamentarian said the PM had also messed up - although they used a somewhat stronger term - by failing to phone, let alone meet, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Scottish Tories dread the return of Boris Johnson 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Two weeks ago, German parliamentarians were feted by Taiwan’s leaders. How Taiwan’s ‘Adorable’ and Ambitious Diplomacy Aims to Keep the Island Safe 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z A party spokesperson denied Berlusconi was back in touch with Putin, saying he had been telling his parliamentarians "an old story referring to an episode many years ago." Italy's Berlusconi says has exchanged "sweet letters" with Putin 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z "He's one of the most experienced and widely respected government ministers and parliamentarians and he shares my convictions and ambitions for our country," she told reporters. Jeremy Hunt brought in from the cold to be UK's new finance minister 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Speaking at a news conference, Ms. Truss called Mr. Hunt “one of the most experienced and widely respected government ministers and parliamentarians — and he shares my convictions and ambitions for our country.” Who is Jeremy Hunt, Britain’s new chancellor of the Exchequer? 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Macron informed ruling party parliamentarians of his intentions at a dinner on Wednesday. France's Macron wants pension reform bill drafted by Christmas - source 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z "That matters to me not just as a citizen and parliamentarian, but also as somebody who has sought to champion our world-class broadcasting sector," he said. Lord Grade: Ofcom's job is not to regulate culture wars 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z He entered politics in the 1980s and has multiple stints as a parliamentarian. Pakistan finance minister known for propping up rupee in earlier stints 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z The commission will investigate serious or systemic corruption by federal government ministers, parliamentarians, political staff and employees of, or contractors to, government entities. Australia to create national anti-corruption watchdog 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Russia's top two parliamentarians, both close Putin allies, explicitly addressed public anger at the way the mobilisation drive was unfolding. Putin allies express concern over mobilisation 'excesses' 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z When newly elected indigenous Australian parliamentarian Lidia Thorpe took her oath to office last month, she raised her fist above her head in protest and labelled Queen Elizabeth II a "colonising queen". Factbox: Queen Elizabeth's reign in numbers 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z The French Greens parliamentarian who chaperoned the resolution through the assembly, Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield, said that “for the first time, an EU institution is stating the sad truth, that Hungary is no longer a democracy.” EU recommends suspending billions in funding to Hungary 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Beijing imposed its own travel bans and asset freezes a few days later on British officials, including the parliamentarians who wrote the letter. Invitation list spurs awkward diplomatic dance ahead of queen's funeral 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Sir Iain and other senior parliamentarians have been urging Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to withdraw the invitation extended to the Chinese government to attend the Queen's funeral. Queen's funeral: China allowed to attend lying-in-state 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Last year, China imposed travel bans and asset freezes on nine Britons - including seven parliamentarians - for speaking out against Beijing's mistreatment of Uighur Muslims. Queen's lying-in-state: China blocked from Westminster Hall 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z When asked in an interview in 2018 whether he would be a "meddling" king he replied "I am not that stupid" and referred to suggestions he would continue to lobby parliamentarians as "nonsense". Charles will not cool on climate action, say friends 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Senegal's national television RTS, showed scuffles breaking, parliamentarians pushing and shoving one another as they crowded the floor of the assembly, while some threw plastic bottles. Scuffles, bottles fly as Senegal's MPs argue over parliament leadership 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, two parliamentarians from the Free Patriotic Movement - a leading Christian party founded by President Michel Aoun - publicly called for detainees no longer considered parties to the blast to be released. Lebanon seeks to name second investigator to stalled Beirut blast probe 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Last year, China imposed travel bans and asset freezes on nine Britons - including the seven parliamentarians. Queen's funeral: China allowed to attend lying-in-state 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Lebanese parliamentarian Ashraf Rifi urged the Italian government, as well as the Lebanese Foreign Ministry and the Lebanese Embassy in Rome to take action. Dozens of Lebanese and Syrian migrants trapped at sea 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Chefs, academics, parliamentarians, movie directors and ministers of Algerian descent accompanied Mr. Macron. In Algeria, Macron Seeks to Reshape a Traumatic Relationship With France 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Once legislation has been proposed, however, the majority leadership consults with the parliamentarian about which committee to send it to. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z And when she gathered a group of cheering supporters before the hustings - prominent parliamentarians among them - she looked every inch the frontrunner. Five things we learned from Scottish Tory hustings 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z The election’s biggest winner, powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, has withdrawn his parliamentarians from the process, sending his supporters instead to occupy the leafy grounds of the legislature. Baghdad gripped by protests as political rivals vie for power 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z "This complaint was filed originally by victims of the blast, who claimed that the two parliamentarians had abused their power in filing motions to slow down the probe," the judicial source told Reuters. Lebanon seizes property of two MPs charged over Beirut blast 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Instead, Kenyans streamed into polling stations across the country, some in the predawn darkness, to choose not just their president, but also parliamentarians and local leaders. Voting Is Over in Kenya’s Election. Now the Battle Continues. 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Each chamber has a parliamentarian, an advisor, typically a trained lawyer, who has studied the long and complex rules of the chamber. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z Despite an adverse ruling from the chamber’s parliamentarian, Democrats opted to keep the full price cap provision in the bill anyway. Republicans block cap on insulin costs for millions of patients 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z The measure would also impose a cap on drugmakers’ price increases, though Democrats had to scale back the inflationary cap on Saturday when the nonpartisan Senate parliamentarian ruled that it didn’t adhere to Senate rules. Senate Democrats pass sweeping healthcare, tax and climate bill 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z Before debate began Saturday, the bill’s prescription drug price curbs were diluted by the Senate’s non-partisan parliamentarian. Dems push Biden climate, health priorities toward Senate OK 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z For example, Republicans can challenge key provisions by asking the Senate parliamentarian to rule that they do not implicate the budget, as reconciliation requires. Senate opens debate on Biden-backed Inflation Reduction Act 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z While Congress typically follows the advice of its parliamentarians, it is not obligated to, and the parliamentarian has no power to enforce their own interpretation of the rules. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z “Now that our meetings with the parliamentarian have largely concluded, we have a bill before us that can win the support of all 50 Democrats,” he said. Parliamentarian scrub of Democrats’ tax and spending bill nearly complete as Senate braces for slog 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z There was no word yet on whether the Senate's parliamentarian - the arbiter who will decide if Democrats can pass the bill as written over Republican objections - had approved the healthcare provisions. U.S. Senate Democrats push ahead on $430 billion drug, energy bill 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z Anticipating a fierce fight, lawmakers held another round of meetings Thursday with the chamber’s parliamentarian that aides said would continue into Friday. Sanders grapples with missed opportunity in Democrats’ economic plan 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z But the parliamentarian ruled against its application to private insurance, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the deliberations. Senate opens debate on Biden-backed Inflation Reduction Act 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z The Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, is expected to soon say whether some provisions violate the chamber’s budget procedures and should be erased. Dems change some tax provisions as they ready economic bill 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z “The parliamentarian and her team have dedicated long hours on this legislation,” Mr. Schumer told reporters Friday. Schumer sets weekend showdown for Democrats’ tax and spending bill in Senate 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Sinema, who was reportedly miffed she was left out of negotiations, said after getting her way on Thursday that she would support the deal as long as the Senate parliamentarian signs off. Kyrsten Sinema says she’ll “move forward” on Manchin deal after using leverage to help rich donors 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z She did caution that her approval depends on the Senate parliamentarian ruling the bill in bounds for using the reconciliation process, a budget-bill rule that protects specified bills from the filibuster. Biden urges quick Senate vote after Sinema announces support for Manchin-Schumer deal 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Though the parliamentarian ruled against a cap on private prescriptions, Democrats have signaled they would keep it in the bill — essentially daring Republicans to move publicly to strip it out. Senate opens debate on Biden-backed Inflation Reduction Act 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z That pause will also provide time for the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, to decide if any of the bill’s provisions violate the chamber’s rules and should be removed. Dems consider changes to economic bill, weekend votes ahead 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z She is waiting for a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian on whether the legislation’s provisions will be allowed under the budget process, the timing of which is unknown. GOP escalates attacks against Dems’ climate, tax bill as both parties court Sen. Sinema 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Democrats do not need to accept the guidance of the parliamentarian but Sinema has insisted on it. Kyrsten Sinema says she’ll “move forward” on Manchin deal after using leverage to help rich donors 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The task has spanned countless meetings with the chamber’s parliamentarian, as party lawmakers look to ensure their spending proposal adheres to the strict rules of reconciliation. Democrats race to ready Inflation Reduction Act for vote this week 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z After months of deadlock over forming a new government, he pulled his parliamentarians from the discussion, and framed the walkout as an indictment of the system. Iraq crisis simmers as protesters shut parliament down 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z A Sinema spokesperson said she was still reviewing the bill and would also wait to see which provisions, if any, the parliamentarian allows to stay in the bill. U.S. Senate Democrats hope for green light on $430 bln climate, drug bill 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z The arbiter of the rules is the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough. Democrats’ Climate Deal Isn’t Done Yet. Here Are the Remaining Hurdles. 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z The legislation, dubbed the Inflation Reduction Act, must also survive the Senate parliamentarian’s review that it adheres to chamber rules governing the budget process. Senate begins make-or-break week for Biden’s domestic, climate agendas as Manchin courts Sinema 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z However, Mr. Manchin’s fellow centrist Democratic colleague, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, is holding out on revealing her position until the Senate parliamentarian determines whether the legislation can proceed as is under chamber rules. Sen. Manchin: ‘Agree to disagree’ tax and climate bill would raise taxes across the board 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z “I wish this could continue all summer,” Haider said, looking up at the air conditioning that Iraq’s parliamentarians enjoy around-the-clock, and laughed. Iraq crisis simmers as protesters shut parliament down 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z In neighbours Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda, more than a third of parliamentarians are women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union said. Women candidates in Kenyan elections endure abuse and attacks 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z A spokeswoman has said that Ms. Sinema continues to review the measure and await guidance from the Senate parliamentarian. Democrats’ Climate Deal Isn’t Done Yet. Here Are the Remaining Hurdles. 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Ms. Sinema has refused to answer reporters’ questions or state her position until after the Senate parliamentarian’s review. Senate begins make-or-break week for Biden’s domestic, climate agendas as Manchin courts Sinema 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z He acknowledged that timeline is “going to be hard” because it will take time for the chamber’s parliamentarian to make sure the bill conforms to Senate rules. Dems seem headed, finally, toward triumph on climate, health 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z “She’s reviewing text and will need to review what comes out of the parliamentarian process,” a spokeswoman said. After Clash, Manchin and Schumer Rushed to Reset Climate and Tax Deal 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z It must also undergo a review by the Senate parliamentarian to ensure it can pass muster as a budget reconciliation bill. How the Senate Climate Bill Could Slash Emissions by 40 Percent 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z To use that, the chamber’s parliamentarian must verify that the bill doesn’t violate the chamber’s budget procedures, a review now underway. Schumer rallies Democrats after surprise deal with Manchin 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Schumer has made it clear he intends to move full steam ahead on the legislation, so long as Democrats can win over Ms. Sinema and get the thumbs up from the Senate parliamentarian. Senate begins make-or-break week for Biden’s domestic, climate agendas as Manchin courts Sinema 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Better yet, it saves money that can be directed into other programs so that, with the blessing of the chamber’s parliamentarian, the provisions together can bypass a filibuster. Opinion | Congress, this is your last chance to close the Medicaid coverage gap 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z He has accused parliamentarians who convened virtually to condemn his power grab of “attempting a coup.” Opinion | Tunisia’s constitutional referendum represents a dark day for democracy 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Resolute, Nightingale set out to sway the minds of generals, medical officers and parliamentarians. How Florence Nightingale Changed Data Visualization Forever 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z The head of Chilean mining regulator Sernageomin told parliamentarians this week that the security protocols of the vice presidency were not in line with those of the other divisions of the company. Chile's Codelco halts mining projects after reporting second worker death 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z A total of 225 parliamentarians are eligible to vote on Wednesday. Sri Lanka: Parliament to vote for new president amid crisis 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Under Italy's election law, 36% of parliamentarians in both the upper and lower houses are elected on a first-past-the-post basis, with the rest chosen by proportional representation based on separate party lists. Italy's centre-right may win outright majority at elections, study shows 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Some critics see the establishment of a new Senate as a way to give term-limited parliamentarians a way around that reelection restriction by allowing current lawmakers to run for the Senate. Peru lawmakers open door to restoring bicameral legislature 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z "I'm a pragmatist. We need a candidate who is acceptable to the Aragalaya and the larger public but someone who can also get parliamentarians' approval," said Herath. Factbox: Three frontrunners in race to become Sri Lanka's next president 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z "To my other parliamentarians: we should apologise and rectify the situation, and be accountable to the people," he said as the dozens-strong crowd clapped. Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa faces 'terrible, massive protests' unless he quits 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The development allowed Democrats to present their proposal to the Senate’s parliamentarian last week, a critical step in the legislative process known as budget reconciliation. Democrats see hope for spending deal with Manchin as Congress returns 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z Guy Verhofstadt, who was the top EU parliamentarian during the whole Brexit divorce proceedings, said Johnson’s impact was such there is little to no chance another Conservative prime minister could steer a fundamentally different course. For EU, Johnson exit won’t change much; damage already done 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z The fast-track budget process that the party plans to use for the overall package, known as reconciliation, requires legislation to abide by strict budgetary rules enforced by the Senate parliamentarian. Democrats Propose Raising Taxes on Some High Earners to Bolster Medicare 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The measure is intended to move through the Senate under special budgetary rules that require approval by the parliamentarian and would allow for passage without any Republican support in the deeply divided chamber. U.S. Senate Democrats aim to close tax loophole on 'pass-through' firms 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Democrats this week also sent the parliamentarian a separate 190-page piece of the emerging Schumer-Manchin compromise aimed at lowering prescription drug costs for patients and the government. Dems want to tax high earners to protect Medicare solvency 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Democrats expect to submit legislative language on their Medicare plan to the Senate’s parliamentarian in the next few days, the aides said. Dems want to tax high earners to protect Medicare solvency 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The deal will have to be approved by the Senate parliamentarian in order to qualify for that treatment. U.S. Senate Democrats reach deal to lower drug prices 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z The prescription drug legislation has been submitted to the parliamentarian, and Democrats plan to submit the tax increase and Medicare piece in coming days. Democrats Propose Raising Taxes on Some High Earners to Bolster Medicare 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Democrats expect to submit legislative text to the Senate parliamentarian in coming days, said the source, who asked not to be identified in order to discuss the private negotiations. U.S. Senate Democrats aim to close tax loophole on 'pass-through' firms 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z As part of that drive, Democrats are expected to submit language reducing prescription drug costs to the chamber’s parliamentarian in coming days, according to an official familiar with the process. McConnell warns Dems of fallout for reviving Biden bill 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Democrats this week also sent the parliamentarian a separate 190-page piece of the emerging Schumer-Manchin compromise that would lower prescription drug costs for patients and the government. Dems want to tax high earners to protect Medicare solvency 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z “There are people in parliament who are exhausted,” said one Green parliamentarian, who spoke on the conditions of anonymity to criticize the government openly. Embattled Scholz, hosting first major summit, tries to prove mettle 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z The parliamentarians are part of a small group — informally dubbed the “change seekers,” in Arabic — that won election in May, building on a protest movement that challenged traditional parties. In Lebanon, how to say ‘I do’ sparks fierce debate 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Covering city hall, provincial and territorial legislatures, our courts, and holding parliamentarians to account is vital to our democracy. More publishers need a fair deal 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z The parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, must affirm that the provisions adhere to Senate rules. McConnell warns Dems of fallout for reviving Biden bill 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough will have to certify that the new bill’s provisions adhere to the chamber’s budget rules. Dems want to tax high earners to protect Medicare solvency 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z In late February, 250 of 290 Iranian parliamentarians signed a letter to Iran’s president urging him to “learn a lesson from past experiences” by “not committing to any agreement without obtaining necessary guarantees first.” Trump’s Shadow Looms Over Fading Iran Nuclear Talks 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z He studied the Electoral Count Act of 1887, which governs the proceedings, and met with the Senate parliamentarian to understand his role. What we know about how Pence’s day unfolded on Jan. 6 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z He studied the Electoral Count Act of 1887, which governs the proceedings, and met with the Senate parliamentarian to understand his role. What we know about how Pence’s day unfolded on Jan. 6 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z In one recent incident, two journalists were arrested as they covered the arrest of an opposition parliamentarian outside a polling station. Zimbabwe Court Convicts Reporter for The New York Times 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z MP Mark Daou, who visited Aoun on Monday as part of a group of independent parliamentarians, said the president told the lawmakers he "cannot insist on Line 29" as a starting point. Lebanon preparing to offer compromise on maritime spat with Israel, officials say 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z In fact, the speaker appointed members and committee leaders until 1911, and the speaker has “retained the authority” to appoint members to select committees, according to a guide by House parliamentarians. Republicans Attempt to Undercut Jan. 6 Committee With Inaccurate Claims 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Top parliamentarians from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Council of Europe. Opinion | Vladimir Kara-Murza from jail: The worst nightmare for political prisoners 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z This committee wants to tackle any perception that there can be a shadowy relationship between business and parliamentarians - where getting MPs on the books can increase influence. New MPs' code of conduct to tighten lobbying rules 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z She is also Australia's first openly gay female parliamentarian. Factbox: Key members of Australia's incoming Labor government 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z “I believe in all her ideals, especially for climate action and especially for the integrity of the parliamentarians,” said Anne Byrne, 87, a nun and retired teacher. Australia ousts conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z “What will it take for Parliament to finally take its responsibility to its staff and visitors seriously and suspend access to the estate for parliamentarians under investigation for sexual offenses?” he said. U.K. Lawmaker Reportedly Arrested Over Rape Allegations 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z A smattering of parliamentarians who are not card-carrying party members also won and could vote alongside varying blocs. Factbox-What is the make-up of Lebanon's new parliament? 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Gachagua is a first term parliamentarian from a populous constituency at the foot of Mount Kenya, the Kikuyu heartland, and a wealthy businessman. Kenya presidential contenders pick rights champion, political campaigner as running mates 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Kenya has one of the lowest proportions of female parliamentarians in East Africa - at just 23%. Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga picks Martha Karua as running mate 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The president then replaced him with Wickremesinghe, an opposition parliamentarian who has held the post five times previously, in a desperate bid to placate protesters. Sri Lanka PM to address crisis-hit nation as fuel stocks run short 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z “It is worrying that we are seeing these appalling accusations again about a parliamentarian,” she said. U.K. Lawmaker Reportedly Arrested Over Rape Allegations 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Both Sweden and Finland have Kurdish communities, and in Sweden's case some parliamentarians have Kurdish origins. Ukraine war: Finland confirms Nato bid despite Putin warning 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, a suicide bomb claimed by al Shabaab militants injured seven people during political rallies near the hangar where parliamentarians will gather. Somalia's new president to be elected by parliament behind barricades 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed is among 39 candidates seeking the top post, to be chosen by parliamentarians in an airport hangar as the government’s tenuous grip on the nation makes a popular vote impossible. Behind blast walls, Somali parliament to choose new president 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z A Ukrainian parliamentarian said Russian forces were inside the plant. Prolonged truce needed for Mariupol evacuations, Ukraine's president says 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z "I see the President of Ukraine, speaking on television, being applauded, getting a standing ovation by all the European parliamentarians," he told Time. Brazil's Lula says Zelenskiy 'as responsible as Putin' for Ukraine war 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z As the party’s parliamentarian, he has regularly popped up to challenge Republicans over procedure and policy debates. Virginia Democrats’ leadership fight grows after House ouster 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z This proposal for staff not to be employed by parliamentarians would mean new staff being "employed on standard terms and conditions", he said. Westminster reform: Lindsay Hoyle and Andrea Leadsom call for urgent changes 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z The committee concluded: "We are concerned that if left unchecked, APPGs could represent the next great parliamentary scandal, with commercial entities effectively buying access to and influence of parliamentarians and decision-makers." All-party groups: Foreign influence could be next scandal, MPs warn 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z The UK sanctioned of 386 Russian parliamentarians last month as part of its response to the war in Ukraine. Russia sanctions 287 British MPs in response to UK's Ukraine action 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Mr Johnson said he respected Ms Rayner as a parliamentarian and "deplored the misogyny" in the piece, while Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called it a "disgraceful new low" for the Conservative Party. Mail on Sunday rejects Sir Lindsay Hoyle's invite over Angela Rayner story 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z Then parliamentarians gather in the stately, neo-Classical chamber, quickly vote, then scatter. How Zelensky Tamed Ukraine’s Fractious Politics and Stood Up to Putin 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z “In this darkness that you are living, Mr. Mayor, parliamentarians, the thick darkness of war, of cruelty, we are all praying, praying with you and for you this night,” Francis said. Pope calls for peace in Ukraine on ‘Easter of war,’ warns of nuclear threat 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z The government also had a copy of a video he took of himself, hooting and hollering inside the looted parliamentarian’s office. Ohio Man Who Blamed Trump for Storming the Capitol Is Found Guilty 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z In a tweet, Mr Healey said "these actions will not deter UK parliamentarians - on all sides - from standing united against Russian aggression". Russia sanctions 287 British MPs in response to UK's Ukraine action 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Dustin Byron Thompson, 38, did not contest the allegations, specifically that he broke into the Senate parliamentarian’s office twice and stole a bottle of bourbon and a coat rack. Man who said Trump’s ‘orders’ caused him to steal liquor from Capitol on Jan. 6 found guilty 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Thompson, who testified on Wednesday, admitted that he joined the mob’s attack and stole the coat rack and a bottle of bourbon from the Senate parliamentarian’s office. Man blaming Trump’s ‘orders’ for riot actions awaits verdict 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z On Thursday 250 of the 275 parliamentarians took their oaths of office alongside 40 of the 54 senators at the heavily fortified African Union military base in the capital Mogadishu. Somalia swears in lawmakers, paving way for presidential vote 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z But on the evening of the riot, Mr. Thompson texted her a video of himself, milling about with others in the looted parliamentarian’s office. Blaming Trump, Jan. 6 Suspect Says He Fell Down a ‘Rabbit Hole’ of Lies 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z One defecting member of Mr Khan's party told the BBC he and other parliamentarians used to receive "calls" from the intelligence services, directing them on what to do. Imran Khan: What led to charismatic Pakistan PM's downfall 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z At around 2:51 p.m. that day, security footage shows Thompson carrying a bottle of bourbon he found in the Senate parliamentarian’s office, according to the complaint. Man who said Trump’s ‘orders’ caused him to steal liquor from Capitol on Jan. 6 found guilty 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Parliament proceedings were suspended twice in the morning after parliamentarians heckled each other, with two members temporarily removed from the chamber on the orders of the speaker. Sri Lanka opposition threatens no-confidence motion, industry warns of 'fall off precipice' 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z Already, several high-profile cases have successfully tested the law’s potency against politicians and journalists, and parliamentarians have held hearings on the issue. Some Russian oligarchs are using U.K. data privacy law to sue 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z “Whether they’re parliamentarians or accountants or lawyers, if they are facilitating these atrocities, then there’s going to be accountability.” House votes to strip Russia of trade status, but Congress treads carefully on Ukraine crisis 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z In a positive sign, Iranian authorities returned the passport of a British woman detained in Iran for almost six years, according to a British parliamentarian. Russia raises hopes for a return to the stalled Iran nuclear talks 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Mr Zelensky received a lengthy standing ovation from parliamentarians in Ottawa and cheers of "glory to Ukraine". Ukraine war: Zelensky asks Canada's parliament to ‘Please close the sky' 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z The UK government has imposed sanctions on hundreds of Russian parliamentarians as part of its response to the war in Ukraine. UK sanctions 386 Russian MPs over Ukraine invasion 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z When it was agreed, rival parliamentarians embraced, weeping on the floor of the now-suspended chamber. Tunisian questionnaire on constitution is met with a nationwide shrug 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z "Every parliamentarian wants to hear directly from the president, who will be speaking to us live from Ukraine, so this is an important opportunity for the House," Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said in a statement. Ukraine's Zelenskiy to address British parliament 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z India’s opposition parliamentarians criticized the government for not consulting with chief ministers or state leaders before announcing India’s net-zero targets in December in the parliament. Months after pledge, India yet to submit emissions targets 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Next, the House elects its clerk, parliamentarian, sergeant at arms, chief administrative officer, and chaplain. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z On his Telegram channel, an exiled former Ukrainian parliamentarian allied with Russia announced he had returned to Ukraine and began positioning himself as a leader who could sweep in and replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Aiming to control Ukraine, Russia risks quagmire of foreign regime change 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z They have targeted Russian parliamentarians and Putin friends, but the dictator will probably shrug at this. Opinion | How Putin has fortified Russia against the West’s sanctions 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z They include sanctioning Russian parliamentarians - which would require new legislation - and preventing British firms from doing business in the two rebel-held areas in Donetsk and Luhansk, recognised by Russia as independent. Ukraine crisis: Nothing is off the table to stop Putin, says Truss 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z A desire to support local artists may persuade some parliamentarians to back a quota change, but it may ultimately achieve little if Kenyans continue to prefer foreign sounds. Why Kenyan music is drowned out by Nigerian sounds 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z "This report neither gives nor takes away legitimacy... it only gives recommendations," said mission head and Portuguese parliamentarian Isabel Santos in a virtual news conference from Brussels. Venezuela must strengthen separation of powers -E.U. election observers report 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z When she became chairwoman she hired a parliamentarian to bring order. N.Y.C. Council Leader Caught Between Members and Mayor on Tackling Crime 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z “But, you know, when we had a conversation with the parliamentarian, she made it clear that, candidly, every year they receive notes from random Americans saying, ‘Here’s my slate of electors.’ Jan. 6 Inquiry Subpoenas 6 Tied to False Pro-Trump Elector Effort 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Russian parliamentarians attend a session of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia May 12, 2021. Russian draft resolution on east Ukraine regions seeks foreign ministry view 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z The remaining parliamentarians largely support receiving the U.S. grant, so the absence of members of the Maoist party would probably translate into easy ratification. Nepal’s Chief Justice Is Suspended, Deepening Political Chaos 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Angela Rayner, MP for Ashton-under-Lyne and Labour's deputy leader, said Ms Green was "a wonderful parliamentarian and incredible campaigner" who would be missed by her constituents, Greater Manchester and the benches. Labour MP Kate Green to stand down at next election 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The rallies this week have been largely ignored by New Zealand parliamentarians, with local media reporting that not one single lawmaker had gone to meet the crowd in contrast to some previous rallies. New Zealand anti-vax protesters inspired by Canada truckers camp outside parliament 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Last week four parliamentarians filed a petition to the federal court demanding Zebari's exclusion from the presidential race, accusing him of financial and administrative corruption in 2016. Iraq parliament fails to elect new president - lawmakers 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z The Russian parliamentarians pushing the law have argued that Ukraine is planning an offensive to reassert control of the area. U.S. Exposes What It Says Is Russian Effort to Fabricate Pretext for Invasion 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, 73 of the 118 Conservative parliamentarians voted to replace the man who led the party to defeat in last year's election. Erin O'Toole: Canada's Conservatives oust party leader 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z But over a week of repeated ballots, the 74-year-old premier never got more than five votes from the 1,009 parliamentarians and regional delegates who took part in the election. "Anyone but Draghi" - how an Italian presidential bid fell flat 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Draghi is considered by many commentators to be in pole position when more than 1,000 parliamentarians and regional delegates gather on Jan. 24 to begin voting for a new head of state. Berlusconi's presidential bid looks doomed, says right-hand man 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z In their private discussion, Quayle confirmed that he advised Pence that he had “no choice” but to abide by the instructions of the parliamentarian and to resist suggestions of electoral intervention. Jan. 6 panel grapples with how to secure testimony from lawmakers, Pence 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Home Secretary Priti Patel said it was "deeply concerning" that someone "who has knowingly engaged in political interference activities on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party has targeted parliamentarians". China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Mr Davie was called to appear before the House of Lords communications and digital committee to answer parliamentarians' questions about the incident which took place in the week immediately following Christmas. BBC boss says personal error to blame for Alan Dershowitz interview 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Unaffiliated deputy Riccardo Magi said parliamentarians were terrified of snap elections. "Anyone but Draghi" - how an Italian presidential bid fell flat 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The insurrectionists went in there trying to “ransack the parliamentarian’s office. And they didn’t succeed,” Wexton said. Perspective | If Jan. 6 had been a movie, the cops would’ve been the heroes 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Mr Kawcyznski said he had undertaken the lessons because he is the Chair of the All Parliamentary Group for Poland and meets regularly with Polish parliamentarians and the Ministry of Defence in Warsaw. Daniel Kawczynski MP defends £22k Polish lessons 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z The election, conducted by secret ballot among more than 1,000 parliamentarians and regional representatives, is an unpredictable process often taking several days. Italy parliament to begin voting for new head of state on Jan. 24 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z The opposition parliamentarians were given the information, social affairs and National Assembly affairs portfolios. New finance minister, opposition lawmakers in Kuwait's cabinet 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Newly elected parliamentarian Mohamed Sheikh Mursal said only 24 lawmakers had been confirmed as elected as of Saturday, one day after the process had been due to be completed. Somali President, PM trade accusations over delays to ongoing elections 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Dutch EU parliamentarian Sophie in ’t Veld told the AP on Wednesday that a committee has launched hearings on Pegasus and that the revelations from Poland “will only help intensify the process.” AP Exclusive: Polish opposition senator hacked with spyware 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z A third option, offering temporary status, is currently under consideration, but Democrats continue to treat the parliamentarian as though she had divine power. America in 2021: From the end of empire to the prospect of a new civil war 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z There are no official candidates, and each parliamentarian writes the name of their choice on a piece of paper. Italy parliament to begin voting for new head of state on Jan. 24 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z "The government is trying to dismantle the opposition front...by including some parliamentarians in the government formation," Kuwaiti political analyst Mohammed Al-Dosari said. New finance minister, opposition lawmakers in Kuwait's cabinet 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z It was the third immigration plan the parliamentarian has rejected. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z And his promise to finally offer a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants was dealt another setback by the Senate parliamentarian this week. Biden Struggles to Beat Back a Resurgent Virus Once Again 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z The Senate parliamentarian also rejected Democrats’ attempts to stick a legalization program for illegal immigrants into legislation, which would pass through a budget mechanism known as reconciliation that avoids a GOP filibuster. White House says Biden will win on Build Back Better as bill stumbles into 2022 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z The parliamentarians vote one after the other and each round of voting normally takes more than four hours. Italy parliament to begin voting for new head of state on Jan. 24 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Schumer said Democrats “strongly disagree” with the parliamentarian’s decision and vowed to “pursue every means” so that immigrants can achieve a path to citizenship in Biden’s package. Biden acknowledges $2T bill stalled, but vows it will pass 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Democratic leaders issued statements expressing disappointment with the parliamentarian’s ruling and projecting a tough stance in the future, vowing to explore “all options” for shoehorning immigration in. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z The decision by Senate parliamentarian was just the latest in a series of blows to the measure, leaving Democrats frustrated and resigned to falling short of their goal of passing the legislation this year. Biden Concedes Social Policy Bill Is Stalled as Immigration Plan Falters 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z “The decision by the parliamentarian is deeply disappointing and relegates millions to an uncertain and frightening future,” Ms. Psaki said. White House says Biden will win on Build Back Better as bill stumbles into 2022 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z If the Senate parliamentarian agrees that it does not pass muster, the provision would be struck from the bill. Manchin rejects offshore drilling ban amid broader standoff over Biden agenda 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The ruling is just one part of an ongoing, time-consuming review by Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough about whether many of the bill’s provisions violate the chamber’s rules and should be dropped. Biden acknowledges $2T bill stalled, but vows it will pass 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The plan the parliamentarian rejected would have granted DACA-like protections for about a decade to a wide swath of illegal immigrants. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z “The proposed parole policy is not much different in its effect than the previous proposals we have considered,” the parliamentarian wrote, according to a copy of her decision obtained by The New York Times. Biden Concedes Social Policy Bill Is Stalled as Immigration Plan Falters 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z But Democrats stressed they did not plan to give up the fight, signaling they could next try to win the parliamentarian’s support on securing citizenship for immigrants. Biden says resolving differences on $2 trillion spending package could take ‘weeks’ 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z While Democrats don’t yet have the votes to pass the measure, they are reviewing the entire bill with the Senate parliamentarian to ensure that it complies with the chamber’s rules. Democrats' social spending bill falters ahead of year-end deadline 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The Senate parliamentarian ruled Thursday that Democrats can’t stick a legalization program for illegal immigrants into President Biden’s budget bill, putting the party in a political bind as it tries to move forward. Parliamentarian rejects Democrats’ bid to stick immigration legalization in budget 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z It was Democrats’ third attempt at persuading the parliamentarian to approve a major immigration legalization — and had been dubbed “Plan C.” Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z “We strongly disagree with the Senate parliamentarian’s interpretation of our immigration proposal, and we will pursue every means to achieve a path to citizenship in the Build Back Better Act,” they said. Biden Concedes Social Policy Bill Is Stalled as Immigration Plan Falters 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z And the parliamentarian hasn’t finished scrubbing the bill for possible Byrd Rule problem. Manchin and Sinema continue to stand in way of Build Back Better and voting rights – live 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Democrats are concerned that the parliamentarian will rule against the bill’s immigration policy, which would grant deportation protection and work permits to some people in the country illegally. Democrats' social spending bill falters ahead of year-end deadline 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Sen. Richard Durbin, Democrats’ lead immigration negotiator, said the parliamentarian found the plan extended “just too many rights” to illegal immigrants to be able to pass muster under the rules of the budget. Parliamentarian rejects Democrats’ bid to stick immigration legalization in budget 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z One is to search for a “Plan D” to present to the parliamentarian and hope for a different ruling. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Although the parliamentarian’s guidance can be overruled on the Senate floor, it is all but guaranteed that Democrats do not have the votes to do so. Biden Concedes Social Policy Bill Is Stalled as Immigration Plan Falters 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Democrats are still working feverishly to ensure that every provision can pass muster with the Senate parliamentarian. Democrats Ready to Punt Social Policy Bill to 2022 as Manchin Balks 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z Another impediment to Democrats is a time-consuming review by the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, about whether many of the bill’s provisions violate the chamber’s rules and should be dropped. AP source: Biden, Manchin sharply divided over $2T Dem bill 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z Many of those groups now will demand that Democrats ignore the parliamentarian and stick the immigration provisions in the bill, using the power of the gavel to rule that the policy does fit budget rules. Parliamentarian rejects Democrats’ bid to stick immigration legalization in budget 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The third, and most dangerous, is to follow the activists’ demands and overrule the parliamentarian, creating a new precedent that major non-budget matters can be tackled as part of the budget. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate parliamentarian, who serves as the chamber’s arbiter of its rules, has repeatedly ruled that the immigration provisions do not. Biden Concedes Social Policy Bill Is Stalled as Immigration Plan Falters 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Speaking to a group of visiting French parliamentarians at her office in Taipei, Tsai noted that France assumed the EU's rotating presidency next year. Taiwan hopes for EU trade deal progress under French presidency 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z If Senate Republicans challenge the insulin provision, some policy experts say they expect the parliamentarian will determine that the plan to cap insulin costs for privately insured Americans is “merely incidental” to the federal budget. Democrats’ plan to cap consumer insulin costs faces GOP threat, skeptical advocates 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z Republicans can challenge any component of the bill, and the Senate parliamentarian, the chamber’s top rules enforcer, is still considering which are valid. Manchin Casts Doubt on Quick Vote on Biden’s Social Policy Bill 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z To overrule the parliamentarian, the plan would be to have Vice President Kamala Harris take the chair and rule that immigration does fit within the confines of the budget. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Other unresolved issues about the bill include whether the chamber’s parliamentarian will rule that several provisions, including one helping migrants stay in the U.S., should be removed because they violate Senate rules. Manchin hits Dems’ $2T bill as too costly, talks to Biden 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z Other issues remain unresolved as well, such as whether the chamber’s parliamentarian will rule that provisions helping migrants stay in the U.S. should be removed because they violate Senate rules. Manchin: Democrats should prioritize, curb cost of $2T bill 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z As they prepare to release more legislative text this week, Democrats also must work out the finer points of their proposal with the Senate parliamentarian. Biden and Manchin to reportedly meet amid race to pass Build Back Better agenda – live 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z Each iteration has been designed to more closely hew to the parliamentarian’s likely interpretation of Senate rules, which are inherently a little subjective. Opinion | No one in their right mind would design a government that works like ours 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z That is not without precedent, but it would break with longstanding tradition that senators follow the parliamentarian’s rulings. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z On Thursday, the Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences said in a statement that it would brief Swiss parliamentarians on the latest findings on climate change in a dedicated session on May 2. Swiss father ends climate hunger strike after 39 days 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Asked Wednesday whether he would vote to override a decision by the parliamentarian to erase the immigration provision, Manchin told reporters he would not. Manchin says he wouldn’t defy parliamentarian on immigration 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The survival of those provisions depends on the ruling of the Senate’s parliamentarian, who is expected to consider the issue in the next few weeks. Touting His Spending Bill, Biden Shifts Focus to Drug Prices 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z They could, for example, buck long-standing tradition and simply ignore the parliamentarian’s interpretation of Senate rules. Opinion | No one in their right mind would design a government that works like ours 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z “Democratic leadership can disregard parliamentarian advice and offer solutions. Vice President Harris has the law and the power on her side to deliver on that promise.” Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Anticipating those issues, lawmakers have been meeting behind the scenes with the chamber’s parliamentarian, a customary process that Schumer said is expected to continue “this week and next.” Senate revs up work on $2 trillion spending proposal, aiming to complete vote on Biden-backed bill before Christmas 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z “The bottom line is the parliamentarian, you stick with the parliamentarian, that’s all,” he said. Manchin says he wouldn’t defy parliamentarian on immigration 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z That has led some conservative parliamentarians to focus on social issues such as reproductive rights and Internet access, spheres where they can have more sway, said Sepehri Far. Iran doubles down on abortion and contraception restrictions 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z When this happens, a Senate staffer called the parliamentarian is called on to interpret how the rules apply. Opinion | No one in their right mind would design a government that works like ours 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z It would set a precedent for forcing any policy into the budget by disregarding the parliamentarian in the future. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Also chewing up the calendar will be tedious but crucial rules sessions with the Senate parliamentarian, plus work on major bills on defense policy and extending the government’s borrowing authority to avoid a federal default. Time is no ally as Dems strain to finish Biden’s $2T bill 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z The parliamentarian makes the initial determination of that question, an opinion that lawmakers almost always heed. Manchin says he wouldn’t defy parliamentarian on immigration 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The measures now face an uphill battle in the Senate, which is expected to take up the legislation this month, and they could be stripped by the Senate parliamentarian well before that. Democrats make last effort to keep immigration reforms in social spending bill 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Or at least, they carefully tinker with the design so that they can convince the parliamentarian that their provisions are primarily budgetary. Opinion | No one in their right mind would design a government that works like ours 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Given those dangers, some key Democrats have said they won’t accept a bill that disregards the parliamentarian’s ruling. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough needs time to decide whether any of the bill’s sections must be dropped because they violate the chamber’s special rules for budget legislation. Time is no ally as Dems strain to finish Biden’s $2T bill 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Olivier Veran, France’s health minister, told parliamentarians on Tuesday that new infections over the past 24 hours had hit 47,000 — the highest one-day tally since April, when the pandemic was raging. Europe, already beset by Delta surges, now confronts Omicron 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The process opens the door for behind-the-scenes haggling with the chamber’s parliamentarian that is set to intensify this week. Congress returns to work staring down fiscal deadlines and fights over Biden’s agenda 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z “People don’t understand the Byrd rule and the parliamentarian and the things we have to put up with. It does lower their enthusiasm.” Democrats struggle to energize their base as frustrations mount 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Sen. Charles E. Grassley, the lead Republican on immigration policy, said Democrats should take a hint from the parliamentarian and stop trying to force major immigration changes into a bill that has no bipartisan support. Democrats in bind over amnesty as immigration groups demand payoff 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z “Not only do they want parliamentarians to work together to put this pandemic behind us,” said Governor General Mary Simon, reading the address. Trudeau promises to get coronavirus under control, move ‘further, faster’ on climate crisis 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z The Senate parliamentarian has already shot down two proposals for a full pathway to citizenship, ruling that strayed too far from the budget’s fiscal core. AOC pleads with Senate to rescue immigration amnesty in Biden budget bill 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z The Senate parliamentarian, the arbiter of those rules, has yet to issue guidance for their latest proposal to provide temporary protection from deportation for millions of migrants who are long-term residents of the United States. House Narrowly Passes Biden’s Social Safety Net and Climate Bill 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z In the Senate, it is the parliamentarian's job to identify items that should be stripped out of reconciliation bills because they look more like regulatory initiatives than fiscal matters. Explainer: What is the U.S. Senate's 'budget reconciliation' process? 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z The fate of both those provisions is uncertain in the Senate, where the chamber’s nonpartisan parliamentarian enforces rules that limit provisions allowed in budget bills. House moves toward OK of Dems’ sweeping social, climate bill 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Democrats had originally wanted to include citizenship rights for most of the country’s 11 million illegal immigrants but saw the Senate parliamentarian shoot down two different plans to do just that. ‘We are your base’: Activists warn Democrats of election losses without full amnesty in budget 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Any irregularities will be reported to the head of the mission, Portuguese parliamentarian Isabel Santos, he said. Back in Venezuela, EU observers plead for 'patience' ahead of elections 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Earlier this week he backed a review of second jobs for MPs and said parliamentarians should not be allowed to take money from companies that might benefit from decisions made in parliament. Douglas Ross refers himself for undeclared earnings 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z The parliamentarian has been reviewing the 2,000-plus-page "Build Back Better" bill, and lawmakers say she has already nixed two immigration proposals that were in previous versions. Explainer: What is the U.S. Senate's 'budget reconciliation' process? 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z But as that’s proving difficult, maybe they can just intimidate the parliamentarian into calling immigration or pro-union labor law changes “budgetary” matters, and therefore legal for incorporation into a reconciliation bill. Opinion | The Biden administration’s ‘workarounds’ damage the machinery of democracy 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z The parliamentarian ruled the citizenship provisions were too big a policy change to shoehorn into the budget debate. ‘We are your base’: Activists warn Democrats of election losses without full amnesty in budget 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Pence sent similar missives to the House parliamentarian and the Senate chaplain, Barry Black. After Jan. 6, threats and disinformation take hold across the U.S. To stay within the confines of reconciliation, Democrats have to craft their proposal carefully and survive scrutiny from the chamber’s parliamentarian. With infrastructure victory in hand, Democrats brace for next battle over $2 trillion spending bill 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Generally the parliamentarian's rulings are respected by the majority. Explainer: What is the U.S. Senate's 'budget reconciliation' process? 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Beyond the details of the Owen Paterson case, the worry for all parliamentarians is that a feeding frenzy of investigations of other individuals will follow, tainting the innocent as well as the guilty. What does 'sleaze' mean when politicians use it? 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Senate Democrats have returned to the parliamentarian with a Plan C, which would grant “parole” to most illegal immigrants for up to 10 years. ‘We are your base’: Activists warn Democrats of election losses without full amnesty in budget 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The immigration measures are likely to be altered or eliminated altogether after the Senate parliamentarian, who enforces the strict reconciliation rules, rejected far broader proposals for a pathway to citizenship. House Democrats Hunt for Votes to Pass Biden’s Domestic Agenda 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z The parliamentarian has already said an earlier immigration proposal did not comply with these rules. House Democrats near vote on $1.75 trillion spending plan 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z It’s not clear that addition would pass muster with the Senate parliamentarian under special budget rules being used to process the package. Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but fights remain 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Lawmakers plan to make their case to Senate parliamentarian in coming days, hopeful the changes will pass muster under Senate rules, those involved said. House ready for debate, votes after bolstering Biden’s bill 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z That was one of the plans derailed by the parliamentarian. ‘We are your base’: Activists warn Democrats of election losses without full amnesty in budget 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The Senate parliamentarian has concluded that offering citizenship rights is too broad to fit under the rules. Democrats draw immigrants’ ire after watering down amnesty provisions in budget bill 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z But that is looked upon skeptically by vulnerable Democrats who foresee the Senate stripping out the provision given that the parliamentarian has evoked concerns over whether it could be included in the bill. Hispanic Democrats warn of the perils of dropping immigration proposals from Biden’s domestic spending bill 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z But that could make for a difficult vote for Democrats in predominantly Republican states, Gomez said, and would be subject to a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian on whether it could be included. Build Back Better bill shows new progress in U.S. House; sticking points remain 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z But the Senate parliamentarian has already rejected that option as too broad to fit into the budget. Immigration activists blast Democrats over shrinking immigration plans 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Activists say Senate Democrats should sidestep the parliamentarian and have Vice President Kamala Harris or another presiding officer rule that registration is allowed under budget rules. ‘We are your base’: Activists warn Democrats of election losses without full amnesty in budget 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z That would mean the broader amnesty could be included — but it also would derail the longstanding practice of deferring to the parliamentarian, deepening the already nasty political divisions on Capitol Hill. Democrats draw immigrants’ ire after watering down amnesty provisions in budget bill 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z For instance: The people who sacked the Capitol made a beeline for the Senate parliamentarian's office. What if the truth about Jan. 6 is revealed — and the American people just don't care? 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Some Democrats, including Representative Ritchie Torres of New York, have begun calling on their Senate colleagues to overrule the parliamentarian, saying they don’t believe she will embrace any immigration proposals. Democrats’ Plan to Overhaul Legal Immigration Focuses on Green Card Backlog 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Activists on Tuesday renewed calls for Democrats to disregard the parliamentarian’s ruling and plow forward anyway. Immigration activists blast Democrats over shrinking immigration plans 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z This is an international group of parliamentarians seeking a tougher stance on China. On Europe trip, Taiwan foreign minister calls for collaboration in facing China 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z For the third time this year, Democrats were planning to ask the Senate parliamentarian whether an immigration proposal could be inserted into their package of social and environmental initiatives. Dems trying to include help for immigrants in Biden plan 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Westminster Dog of the Year, which Sir David had entered with his pets several times, but had never won, is a celebration of the bond between dogs and their parliamentarian owners. Sir David Amess's dog wins Westminster award 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Some Democrats have been hesitant to single out the legal immigration proposal after the more ambitious plans to provide relief to undocumented immigrants were rejected by the parliamentarian. Democrats’ Plan to Overhaul Legal Immigration Focuses on Green Card Backlog 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Durbin, though, has previously rejected the idea of overruling the parliamentarian, saying there isn’t enough support among Senate Democrats to do that. Immigration activists blast Democrats over shrinking immigration plans 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Westminster Dog of the Year is a celebration of the bond between dogs and their parliamentarian owners. Sir David Amess' pet named Westminster Dog of the Year 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z The nonpartisan parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, rejected Democrats’ two previous immigration proposals. Dems trying to include help for immigrants in Biden plan 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z A broad path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants was knocked out by the Senate parliamentarian, so Democratic leaders were trying to win approval to grant temporary legal status to some undocumented immigrants. Democrats Hammer Out Novel Plan to Tax Billionaires and Corporate Giants 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z Only relatively narrow provisions that directly impact government revenues can be included in such bills, and the parliamentarian previously ruled that two other immigration plans did not pass that test. Democrats’ Plan to Overhaul Legal Immigration Focuses on Green Card Backlog 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z A broad path to citizenship for unauthorized immigrants was knocked out by the Senate parliamentarian, so Democratic leaders were trying to win approval to grant temporary legal status to some immigrants. Democrats push novel taxes on billionaires and huge corporations 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z There is division among Democrats on whether the parliamentarian’s word is final, with some pushing to override her rule. Democrats quietly scramble to include immigration provision in social spending bill 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z It was unclear when Senate aides would discuss the latest proposal with the parliamentarian but leaders want to push the overall legislation through Congress soon. Dems trying to include help for immigrants in Biden plan 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Some lawmakers have already said they will not vote for the spending package without some form of relief for undocumented immigrants and have urged the Senate to ignore the parliamentarian’s advice and include citizenship anyway. For the first Latino senator from California, citizenship for undocumented immigrants is personal 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z The provisions previously rejected by the parliamentarian would provide him stability while the legal immigration proposal would improve his parents’ chances of obtaining a permanent place in the United States. Democrats’ Plan to Overhaul Legal Immigration Focuses on Green Card Backlog 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Baroness Meacher's proposed law is the latest in a series of bills suggested by parliamentarians to try and change the law on assisted dying in recent years. Peers urged to reject bill to legalise assisted dying 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z “In order to overrule a parliamentarian, it is not just waving a magic wand,” said White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Oct. Democrats quietly scramble to include immigration provision in social spending bill 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z In the past leaders have shown little enthusiasm about overturning the parliamentarian’s rulings. Dems trying to include help for immigrants in Biden plan 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Republicans have praised the parliamentarian’s ruling, saying citizenship is a major policy issue that should have input from both parties, like President Biden’s infrastructure bill. For the first Latino senator from California, citizenship for undocumented immigrants is personal 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z A senior Democratic aide familiar with the parliamentarian’s thinking cautioned that she had not greenlit any provision for inclusion in the reconciliation package. Democrats’ Plan to Overhaul Legal Immigration Focuses on Green Card Backlog 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z The Senate’s parliamentarian ruled that granting citizenship was too momentous a policy change to shoehorn into a budget reconciliation package. Citizenship or else: Activists warn Dems over amnesty for illegal immigrants 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Other House Democrats have also called for overriding the parliamentarian’s ruling against proposed pathways to citizenship, noting that her decision should be considered more like a recommendation than the final say. Democrats quietly scramble to include immigration provision in social spending bill 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z In recent weeks, the Senate parliamentarian has ruled against two previous immigration proposals. Dems trying to include help for immigrants in Biden plan 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z She said she believes Democrats could ignore the parliamentarian and pass a citizenship measure, but warned that it could cost them in next year’s congressional elections. For the first Latino senator from California, citizenship for undocumented immigrants is personal 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z But the parliamentarian ruled a roll call was required, and Republicans have repeatedly refused to show up for votes, denying the evenly split committee the needed quorum. Opinion | The cowardice of Senate Republicans blocking a qualified Muslim’s confirmation 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z The activists say the parliamentarian is an adviser to the Senate and senators have the final word. Citizenship or else: Activists warn Dems over amnesty for illegal immigrants 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z “This is a great moment for us to think about putting aside the ruling of the parliamentarian, demonstrating the type of boldness and courage that is required in the moment.” Democrats quietly scramble to include immigration provision in social spending bill 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z President Vladimir V. Putin asked parliamentarians to promote vaccination last week, saying “People trust and listen to your advice and recommendations.” Apathy and Wariness of Kremlin Leaves Russians Unvaccinated 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z He goes on to cite the comments on Sunday of the former Labour MP Paula Sherriff who told Sky News on Sunday that the police response to her safety concerns as a parliamentarian was inadequate. Margaret Hodge criticises ‘Bullingdon Club’ atmosphere of politics; MPs to pay tribute to David Amess – live 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Britain is considering a number of options to boost the security of lawmakers after a parliamentarian was stabbed to death during a meeting with constituents, interior minister Priti Patel said on Sunday. UK considers ways to boost lawmaker security after stabbing 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Ms. Harris and the White House have been reluctant to engage in that possibility, and key senators have said overruling the parliamentarian is unlikely. Citizenship or else: Activists warn Dems over amnesty for illegal immigrants 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Veteran Labour lawmaker Harriet Harman said she planned to write to the prime minister to ask him to back what is known as a Speaker’s Conference to review the safety of parliamentarians. Leaders pay tribute at church where British lawmaker killed 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z She added that Sir David was a "decent man and respected parliamentarian, killed in his own community while carrying out his public duties". Sir David Amess: Tributes to much-loved MP who has died after being stabbed 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Supporters of the plan have argued that the watered-down proposal should satisfy the parliamentarian, who had criticized the size of earlier versions. Democrats Scramble to Keep Immigration Overhaul Alive in Reconciliation Bill 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The latest Democratic proposal follows two failed, earlier attempts to persuade the Senate’s nonpartisan parliamentarian that immigration provisions should be allowed into the still-evolving bill. Dems consider new immigration plan for domestic policy bill 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The disillusionment extends from a deeply corrupt and dysfunctional government to the parliamentarians themselves. In Iraq Election, Shiite Cleric Who Fought U.S. Strengthens Power 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z The pope addressed parliamentarians who were in Rome for a preparatory meeting before the U.N’s annual climate conference, which begins in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. Pope to lawmakers: Climate change requires quick consensus 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z Francis told the parliamentarians separately on Saturday they had a decisive role to play in protecting the environment. Pope meets Pelosi as abortion debate rages back home 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z But the plan would have to pass muster with Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate parliamentarian, who serves as the chamber’s arbiter of Senate rules that limit what can be included in Mr. Biden’s bill. Democrats Scramble to Keep Immigration Overhaul Alive in Reconciliation Bill 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Around 35 defendants were present in the courtroom packed with Western diplomats, opposition parliamentarians and observers on Friday. Turkish court opens re-trial in merged Gezi protest cases 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Advocates say Ms. Harris, as the presiding officer of the Senate, could override the chamber parliamentarian’s decision that has, so far, prevented Democrats from adding the amnesty to the multi-trillion dollar package. Kamala Harris faces pressure to deliver on amnesty 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Some EU parliamentarians have alleged that Gazprom has not stepped up gas supplies to try to force swift approval for Nord Stream 2, a newly-built pipeline that will send Russian gas to Germany. Energy price surge sends shivers through markets as Europe looks to Russia 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z EU parliamentarians want Gazprom investigated over possible violations of competition rules. Analysis: Russia's Gazprom feels the heat over Europe's red-hot gas prices 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z “In spite of the parliamentarian’s recent negative opinions, I will continue to work with my colleagues and a broad coalition of groups, including advocates, to find a path forward.” Democrats Scramble to Keep Immigration Overhaul Alive in Reconciliation Bill 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Privately, though, lawmakers have started exploring the issue with the Senate parliamentarian. Schumer says debt ceiling must be addressed ‘by the end of this week’ as crisis date nears 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z “If the parliamentarian’s rulings mean nothing then the 60-vote rule means nothing, and therefore the filibuster is done,” said Michael McKenna, a former top legislative official in the Trump White House. Kamala Harris faces pressure to deliver on amnesty 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Criticism has mounted, including during what attendees described as an “intense” first meeting of parliamentarians from the Christian Democrats and its smaller sister party, the Christian Social Union, on Tuesday. In Merkel’s party, election blow triggers soul searching on future without her 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z In Germany, the lower house of parliament, or the Bundestag, gets chosen through a mixed system that sees parliamentarians elected both from geographic constituencies as well as by proportional representation. Analysis | Germany’s election casts U.S. democracy in harsh light 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z The Senate parliamentarian deals a blow to immigration advocates hoping to secure a path to citizenship in the Democrats’ social spending bill. Democrats contend with how to scale down Biden's social safety net plan 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z But the parliamentarian’s guidance also acknowledged the process could be lengthy, the source added, requiring a long debate over potentially endless amendments. Schumer says debt ceiling must be addressed ‘by the end of this week’ as crisis date nears 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Legislative experts, including former parliamentarians themselves, say that while following a parliamentarian’s ruling has become standard in the Senate, the presiding officer always retains the right to make a different ruling. Kamala Harris faces pressure to deliver on amnesty 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z "For these reasons, we demand that Vice President Harris and top Democrats in Congress override the decision by the unelected Senate parliamentarian which excludes undocumented immigrants from the budget reconciliation process." Immigration protesters block traffic on Golden Gate bridge, demand 'pathway to citizenship' 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z While parliamentarians from any country can nominate candidates for the prize, in recent years the winner has tended to be a nominee proposed by lawmakers from Norway, whose parliament appoints the prize committee. Nobel Peace Prize: Is this Greta Thunberg's year? 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z While parliamentarians from any country can nominate candidates for the prize, in recent years the winner has tended to be a nominee proposed by lawmakers from Norway, whose parliament appoints the prize committee. Nobel Peace Prize: Is this Greta Thunberg's year? 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Efforts by Democrats to pass it on a party-line vote under budget rules did not pass muster with the Senate parliamentarian. Opinion | Both parties agree ‘dreamers’ were handed a raw deal. They should do something about it. 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Activists, in their Sept. 30 letter to Ms. Harris, said she owes them for delivering votes in last year’s election, and as an elected official can — and should — reject the parliamentarian’s decision. Kamala Harris faces pressure to deliver on amnesty 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Wednesday afternoon’s vote includes only LDP parliamentarians and grassroots members, and results will be known within hours. Japan’s ruling party to vote for new leader to replace Suga 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z But after the Senate parliamentarian ruled last week that those measures did not belong in the bill, Democrats are preparing backup plans. Biden Administration Moves to Protect Undocumented Young Adults 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z After the committee’s June 16 voice vote advancing his nomination, the parliamentarian ruled a roll-call vote was required. Perspective | Biden’s SBA nominee would be the country’s highest-ranking Muslim. The GOP won’t let him get a vote. 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z The goal, Pelosi said, is for the House to craft its reconciliation bill in a way that survives Senate scrutiny, from skeptical lawmakers and the parliamentarian alike, a source said. House Democrats huddle amid simmering tensions over Biden’s big economic agenda 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Democrats on Capitol Hill are still searching for another option that doesn’t involve overriding the parliamentarian. Kamala Harris faces pressure to deliver on amnesty 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z He said legislation should be enacted through spending negotiations, a tactic that suffered a potentially critical blow this month when the Senate parliamentarian prohibited it. Biden administration unveils new plan for young immigrants 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Pelosi suggested that House-Senate agreement could be reached this week, depending on rulings from the Senate parliamentarian on what provisions could be included. Biden, Congress face big week for agenda, government funding 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Yet the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, was justified in rebuffing their attempt at a bogus shortcut to achieve that end. Opinion | Immigration reform is back at square one. But the way forward is clear. 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z A stand-alone debt ceiling increase using the reconciliation process likely would have to be approved by the Senate parliamentarian since there are tight controls on its use. Explainer-What are Congress' options for funding the gov't and raising the debt limit? 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Immigration advocates are reeling from a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian that Democrats could not add immigration provisions, including a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants, to their massive package. Biden risks losing support from Democrats amid DC gridlock 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z As parliamentarians gathered to approve the cabinet lineup, the electricity went out — a common occurrence these days — and the chamber was plunged into darkness. Hezbollah flexes its muscles in Lebanon and provides free Iranian fuel 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z But the parliamentarian’s decision is only advice, an interpretation by the nonpartisan referee of the Senate’s rules, and it can be ignored or overturned. Ignore Senate parliamentarian on immigration reform 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Predictably and rightly, the Senate’s nonpartisan parliamentarian shot down that gambit. Opinion | Immigration reform is back at square one. But the way forward is clear. 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z However, parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, a nonpartisan arbiter of the Senate’s rules, said that granting legal residency to millions of immigrants would be a “tremendous and enduring policy change that dwarfs its budgetary impact.” Protesters press Congress for path to citizenship as Democrats’ plan hits obstacle 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Her organization and others are pressing the Biden administration and Democrats in Congress to fight the parliamentarian’s ruling or disregard it altogether. Biden risks losing support from Democrats amid DC gridlock 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z The Senate parliamentarian just nixed the party’s yearslong push to enact broad immigration reform. Democrats seek to advance spending plans as government shutdown looms – live 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats are disappointed with the parliamentarian’s decision and that they will be holding additional meetings with alternate proposals. Ignore Senate parliamentarian on immigration reform 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Frank Sharry, the executive director of America’s Voice, a group promoting immigration changes, said the parliamentarian’s ruling amounted to a “middle finger” and “smacked of showboating.” After immigration ruling, Democrats’ once-sweeping agenda continues to shrink 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Demonstrators called out the parliamentarian’s ruling specifically in speeches and signs during the “Welcome Back Congress — March for Citizenship, Care, and Climate” rally. Protesters press Congress for path to citizenship as Democrats’ plan hits obstacle 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Lawmakers and advocacy organizations said Monday they were already weighing fresh options, a day after the Senate parliamentarian said their sweeping proposal must fall from a $3.5 trillion measure that’s shielded against bill-killing Republican filibusters. Dems, backers face uphill immigration path after Senate blow 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Immigrant-rights advocates said Monday that Democrats must change, ignore or overturn the Senate parliamentarian’s ruling that the law precludes adding an amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants to the $3.5 trillion budget bill. Activists, progressives demand reversal of parliamentarian ruling against amnesty provision 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The parliamentarian is not an elected official, they are. Ignore Senate parliamentarian on immigration reform 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z “If the parliamentarian is determined to get to no, then the question is, well, Democrats are the elected majority, and not a staff attorney — what do they plan to do?” he said. After immigration ruling, Democrats’ once-sweeping agenda continues to shrink 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z He believes a pathway to citizenship should be included in budget reconciliation because of the ways immigrants contribute to the nation’s economy, and he rejects the parliamentarian’s ruling. Protesters press Congress for path to citizenship as Democrats’ plan hits obstacle 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Sunday’s decision by the Senate parliamentarian threatened to scuttle what Biden and Democrats had considered their best chance in decades to enact an initiative that has been stymied amid partisan polarization and procedural obstacles. After Setback, Democrats Vow to Push Ahead on Immigration Overhaul 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Democrats could try to fire Ms. MacDonough and find a more pliable parliamentarian. Activists, progressives demand reversal of parliamentarian ruling against amnesty provision 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate parliamentarian who referees what can go into a budget reconciliation bill, nixed the idea. Durbin dismisses overruling Senate parliamentarian on amnesty in $3.5 trillion spending plan 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The White House on Monday expressed hope that Democratic senators would find success in presenting fallback immigration proposals that could win the approval of the Senate parliamentarian and ultimately be included in the reconciliation package. After immigration ruling, Democrats’ once-sweeping agenda continues to shrink 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z One topic the bill may not cover is immigration, after the Senate parliamentarian advised that Biden’s proposal would not pass the chamber’s rules for consideration under the budget process. Democrats face heavy lift on Biden agenda as GOP stands by 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z With the parliamentarian’s decision, proponents were looking into several other options they could pursue to try to bring about the same result, including moving up the date for a process known as immigration registry. After Setback, Democrats Vow to Push Ahead on Immigration Overhaul 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Congress’ far-left “Squad” calling on Democratic leaders to simply ignore the Senate parliamentarian’s ruling Sunday night blocking plans to give amnesty to illegal immigrants in President Biden’s $3.5 trillion spending package. Squad prods Senate Dems to ignore parliamentarian, pass amnesty regardless of chamber rules 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The parliamentarian’s decision quickly spared rebuke from far-left Democrats, including members of the “Squad.” Durbin dismisses overruling Senate parliamentarian on amnesty in $3.5 trillion spending plan 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Democrats suffered a setback on Sunday when the parliamentarian ruled they cannot attach immigration reforms to the $3.5 trillion plan. Crunch time for Congress with Biden's agenda, and debt limit, on the line 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z MacDonough, who served as an attorney for the government’s immigration enforcement agency before joining the parliamentarian’s office in 1999, expressed sympathy for undocumented immigrants in her more than 1,300-word decision. Senate parliamentarian rules against immigration measure in budget bill 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z The parliamentarian is a little-known but crucial figure in the life of the Senate, which is largely governed by precedents and arcane rules that are subject to interpretation. After Setback, Democrats Vow to Push Ahead on Immigration Overhaul 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z As the parliamentarian, Ms. MacDonough is the gatekeeper of the chamber’s rules with the power to referee what gets into a budget reconciliation bill. Squad prods Senate Dems to ignore parliamentarian, pass amnesty regardless of chamber rules 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z “The parliamentarian, both sides agree, is the final word,” Mr. McConnell said. Democrats Dealt a Blow on Immigration Plans 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z No Republicans intend to vote for the plan, and may ask the parliamentarian to rule on whether parts conform to the reconciliation process to qualify to be exempted from the filibuster rule. Crunch time for Congress with Biden's agenda, and debt limit, on the line 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z A White House spokesperson called the parliamentarian’s ruling “deeply disappointing but we fully expect our partners in the Senate to come back with alternate immigration-related proposals for the parliamentarian to consider.” Senate parliamentarian rules against immigration measure in budget bill 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z A nonpartisan career official who has worked in the parliamentarian’s office since 1999, MacDonough has heard detailed arguments from both sides in closed-door meetings on the immigration proposal. After Setback, Democrats Vow to Push Ahead on Immigration Overhaul 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The parliamentarian opinion that emerged Sunday is crucial because it means the immigration provisions could not be included in an immense $3.5 trillion measure that’s been shielded from GOP filibusters. Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Dems’ immigration push 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, with their immunity lifted, some parliamentarians have been arrested, while numerous Tunisians have been stopped from leaving the country. Tunisians protest over president's seizure of powers 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z It has yet to be included in the legislation by the panel’s Senate counterpart and must also be approved by the Senate parliamentarian, who must deem it relevant to the budget. U.S. visa lottery winners feel 'hopeless' in struggle to leave Afghanistan 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Senate Democrats and advocates for immigrants said Sunday night that they would keep trying to include immigration in the budget plan, and will soon offer alternate ideas to the parliamentarian. Senate parliamentarian rules against immigration measure in budget bill 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z The sanctioned parliamentarians welcomed the ban, saying allowing Zheng in the Parliament building would have been “an insult.” Chinese ambassador to UK barred from Parliament 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z “Senate Democrats have prepared alternate proposals and will be holding additional meetings with the Senate parliamentarian in the coming days.” Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Dems’ immigration push 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z "I regularly hold meetings with ambassadors from across the world to establish enduring ties between countries and parliamentarians," Hoyle said. Chinese ambassador barred from UK parliament over sanctions row 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z They said: "The sanctions imposed by the Chinese government represent an attack not just on members directly targeted but on Parliament, all parliamentarians, select committees, and parliamentary privilege." China's ambassador Zheng Zeguang banned from UK Parliament 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z The parliamentarian’s decision intensifies pressure on Senate Democrats and the White House to decide whether to follow her advice. Senate parliamentarian rules against immigration measure in budget bill 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said Tuesday it was not “appropriate” for the Chinese ambassador, Zheng Zeguang, to enter Parliament because China imposed sanctions against seven British parliamentarians over their criticism of Beijing’s human rights record. Chinese ambassador to UK barred from Parliament 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z The parliamentarian’s ruling was riling progressives at a time when Democratic leaders will need virtually every vote in Congress from their party to approve a 10-year, $3.5 trillion bill that embodies Biden’s top domestic goals. Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Dems’ immigration push 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z He said China could not think "they can shut down free speech by parliamentarians in a democracy". Chinese ambassador barred from UK parliament over sanctions row 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z In a statement, Sir Lindsay said he held regular meetings with ambassadors to "establish enduring ties between countries and parliamentarians". China's ambassador Zheng Zeguang banned from UK Parliament 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Although Senate Democrats are preparing to submit alternate proposals to the parliamentarian, calls intensified late Sunday for Democrats to ignore her recommendation and include a road to citizenship in the budget plan. Senate parliamentarian rules against immigration measure in budget bill 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z A parliamentarian in 2005 allowed Republicans to include an immigration provision within that year’s reconciliation package. Democrats maneuver behind the scenes to secure amnesty provisions in Biden’s $3.5T spending bill 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z But it was unclear if they would pursue that option or how the parliamentarian would rule. Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Dems’ immigration push 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z In the meantime, House Democrats have urged their Senate counterparts to take a more aggressive approach — even overruling the parliamentarian if necessary. As the largest-ever U.S. climate bill inches forward, a lobbying frenzy ensues 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z The Times of London on Wednesday reported that complaints from other parliamentarians could lead to her demotion. Britain threatens to force back migrant boats crossing the Channel, spurring war of words with France 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z In the past some critics of the parliamentarians’ rulings have called for them to be fired. Senate parliamentarian rules against immigration measure in budget bill 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z When it comes to reconciliation, the parliamentarian has significant sway because of the complicated and vague provisions governing the practice, known as the Byrd Rule. Democrats maneuver behind the scenes to secure amnesty provisions in Biden’s $3.5T spending bill 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z But he was never a confidant of Maduro and in the complicated internal politics of Venezuela’s ruling socialist party was relegated to a minor role as a backbench parliamentarian. Spain arrests Venezuelan spymaster wanted on US drug charges 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z But the moderates may not be Democrats’ sole obstacle, since the Senate parliamentarian might rule part of the budget bill out of order on procedural grounds. As the largest-ever U.S. climate bill inches forward, a lobbying frenzy ensues 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z In Slovakia he will meet the president, prime minister and parliamentarians. Brief Pope stop in Hungary underlines differences with PM Orban 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z “The parliamentarian simply gives advice and whoever is presiding over the Senate doesn’t have to take that advice,” said Frumin, who retired in 2012 after serving in the parliamentarian’s office for more than 35 years. Senate parliamentarian rules against immigration measure in budget bill 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z As the parliamentarian, she is tasked with interpreting whether legislative actions are permissible under the Senate’s long-standing rules and precedents. Democrats maneuver behind the scenes to secure amnesty provisions in Biden’s $3.5T spending bill 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z And the Senate parliamentarian, as the arbiter of the chamber’s rules, will potentially advise dropping certain provisions because they do not directly affect taxes and spending, a requirement for items included in reconciliation bills. Back on the Trail, Sanders Campaigns for a Legislative Legacy 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Schumer would not say what he will do if the parliamentarian strikes immigration from the budget resolution. In Schumer’s Brooklyn neighborhood, and in migrant communities across the U.S., hopes that the Senate majority leader can deliver immigration reform 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z “It’s totally inhumane,” said Polish parliamentarian Franciszek Sterczewski, who was filmed attempting to make a dash past border guards with a bag of supplies last week during his eight-day stay in a tent there. Trapped between Poland and Belarus, 32 Afghans — and their cat — have become symbols of Europe’s new border crisis 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Frumin said ignoring the parliamentarian is rare because she interprets the Senate’s own rules and gives the best advice she can offer. Senate parliamentarian rules against immigration measure in budget bill 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z He then served as Senate parliamentarian again until his retirement. Community deaths 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z They also need the approval of the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, to include the clean energy requirements in the budget bill. As Washington wrestles with climate legislation, scientists warn that time is running out 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z |
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