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N.J. unemployment: $300 delayed due to processing error, Labor Department says Updated May 10, 2021; New Jersey workers who didn’t receive the supplemental $300 payment should expect to receive it by Tuesday, the Department of Labor said. The Labor Department said there was a “processing delay” for claimants receiving Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments — the supplemental checks distributed with unemployment benefits. “We are working with our partners at the Office of...

The top five places to visit in County Down The top five places to visit in County Down From stunning mountains and vistas to the resting place of St. Patrick himself, Co. Down in Northern Ireland has much to offer. Sheila Langan Facebook Comments On the farthest east on the island of Ireland you will find County Down in Northern Ireland. It may not be the most famous of Northern Ireland’s six counties, but oh what a mistake it would be to miss out on Down’s natural wonders and his...

Biden’s Domestic Policy Is His China Policy Biden made it clear that central to his rationale for making domestic investments is the long-term aim to “outcompete” China. President Joe Biden’s speech before a joint session of Congress last April made it clear that he views competition with China and “rescue and renewal” at home as inextricably interlinked. In other words, Biden’s domestic policy is his China policy. In his speech, Biden focused on his two major proposals for “onc...

A text message from newly-elected Utah GOP chairman Carson Jorgensen appears to signal a rift between him and Republican state leaders, but he says the message was released by a disgruntled member of the party seeking to damage him.

Blinken Aims to Pressure China, Bolster Ukraine on European Trip May 03 2021, 6:16 PM May 03 2021, 5:12 AM May 03 2021, 6:16 PM (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. will defend the “rules-based” global order as he prepares for meetings in the U.K. and Ukraine, part of an effort to keep U.S. allies united against China and show support for a crucial ally in the face of Russian aggression. (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. will defe...

Blinken’s European Trip Aims to Bolster Ukraine, Pressure China Bloomberg 12 hrs ago Nick Wadhams (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken departs for the U.K. and Ukraine on Sunday as part of an effort to keep U.S. allies united against China and show support for a crucial ally in the face of Russian aggression. While the London visit kicks off the five-day trip and will help lay the groundwork for President Joe Biden’s meeting with G-7 leaders in June, Blinken’...

Is Washington prepared for a geopolitical ‘tech race’? As Biden passes 100 days in office, how is the administration’s thinking shaping up on China? When Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan sat down with Chinese officials in Anchorage, Alaska for the first high-level bilateral summit of the new administration, it was not a typical diplomatic meeting. Instead of a polite but restrained diplomatic exchange, the two sides traded pointed barbs for alm...

| Updated: 7:38 p.m. On Saturday, Republicans are expected to descend on the Maverik Center in West Valley City for the Utah GOP’s annual state convention. It’s the first major in-person political event since the coronavirus pandemic brought public gatherings in Utah to a halt last year. Delegates will chose new leadership to guide the party for the next two years. They’ll also hear from top Republican officials including Gov. Spencer Cox and the state’s congressional delegation. Speak...

AFP An equally noteworthy occasion, President Biden spoke before a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening emphasizing several domestic policy issues, including police reform and federal investment in infrastructure and childcare. On foreign policy, Biden addressed relations with China and Russia, and his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. A full video of the speech can be watched here. Senator Tim Scott gave the official GOP reaction, which can be watched here. With COVI...

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