Is There No Pleasing Some People? Nov 15, 2009
Import controls, immigration controls, Buy American requirements, an insistence on the use of English, a ban or other restriction on abortion, the definition of marriage as only ever the union of one man and one woman, the hard work necessary to ensure a non-interventionist foreign policy: these and many more are or would be cases of government action ... Now, while abortion is being dealt with by Stupak and by the Pregnant Women Support Act, about those import controls, those immigration... (The American Conservative)
* US beef arriving in a week's time: official Nov 11, 2009
On imports of US beef offal and ground beef, Lin said the ministry had separated them from bone-in beef and given each of them a separate classification number to facilitate import controls. Prospective importers of US beef offal and ground beef should file applications with the ministrys Bureau of Foreign Trade, Lin said, but he did not anticipate many would because of stringent inspection procedures. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Immigrant deaths near the US-Mexico border Oct 3, 2009
As commissioner, Alan Bersin would lead a Homeland Security Department security agency that helps keep terrorists and their weapons out of the country while securing and facilitating travel and trade as it enforces hundreds of regulations, including export and import controls, immigration and drug laws. The appointment requires Senate confirmation. (Fresno Bee -- State)
China Might Appeal WTO Ruling on Film Import Aug 13, 2009
Foreign film and music suppliers complain that import controls have helped to fule the expansion of China's thriving black market in pirated copies by limiting customers' access to legitimate products. China defended its media controls as needed to ensure removal of offensive content and protect public morals. (ABC News -- Wire)
Author subsidies may not be worth reading about Jul 16, 2009
David Marr explains what's at stake in the stoush over import controls on non-Australian books. However, if the Government follows the commission's advice, those subsidies are likely to be relatively small. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Five swine flu deaths, with more expected Jul 15, 2009
" The number of flu cases being seen by general practitioners was similar to 2007, but numbers going to hospital emergency departments were "a little higher" than previously, because of higher public awareness, he said. Britons were told yesterday they would have access to a vaccine next month after a healthy girl, 6, died from swine flu in London. But Australia is expecting to get the first of 21 million doses by October, when the worst of the epidemic is expected to have passed. Clinical... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Garrett has lost his way: Brown Jul 15, 2009
" Mr Briggs said the announcement was another reversal by Mr Garrett, who argued against the expansion of uranium mining at the ALP national conference in 2007. "This guy has got absolutely no credibility at all as an environment minister," said Mr Briggs, the member for the seat of Mayo in South Australia. Labor MP Bill Shorten rejected the criticism, describing it as unfair. "Peter Garrett's a very active and capable environment minister," he said. Mr Garrett had "robustly" put forward his... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hefty price for improved day care Jul 15, 2009
" The union representing child-care workers is supports measures to improve qualifications of staff, who are among the lowest paid workers. The Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers' Union said moves to improve staff qualifications must be matched by better wages. Join the conversation You're the only person reading this now. . . Today in National Story Tools Latest National News Video The threat to Australian books? David Marr explains what's at stake in the stoush over import controls... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Teen choked as he tried to help mate Jul 15, 2009
"I think the footage shows, very like the way he plays football, he's been attacked, he's concentrating on helping his friend and hasn't retaliated, and then he's been immobilised by this headlock that's meant he hasn't had a chance to defend himself.'' Police said the trio were stopped and spoken to by patrolling officers outside the restaurant before they escaped by running north down Chapel Street. Anyone with information can phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Join the conversation 11... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Abolition of import curbs a boost for steel industry Jun 18, 2009
The ministry also said import controls on flat products hot-rolled coils (HRC), cold-rolled coils (CRC) and electro-galvanised iron (EGI) that are used for production of finished products for export market would also be lifted from Aug 1. The latest review followed a series of discussions held with the Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) since early 2007, Miti said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
How to Reduce Car-Made Pollution? Tune Up the Existing Technology Mar 5, 2009
The plan also proposes incentives like rebates, taxes, testing, labeling, import controls, emissions standards and conditional financing for struggling auto companies to make cars with many elements of niche hybrids like the Prius more mainstream and affordable. Data dissemination and workshops to develop national fuel economy policies with key stakeholders are on the consortium s agenda, too. (Scientific American)
